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Paper was another invention that the chinese made in the 2nd century. For 500 years they were the only ones who knew how to make paper.
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The Chineese invented Porcelian in the first century. The 10th century was when the chinese started creating beautiful art on the porcelian. This became a major industry for China.
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Tea was made in china back in 2700 B.C. But, it became a beverage that they had everyday in the 8th century. Since tea was so popular, it became another big part of China's industry.
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Paper Money was invented in the 8th/9th century. Paper money was printed with woodblocks and had many different colors on them. These bills were the first form of currecy that was made out of paper.
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The mechanical clock was invented in the 8th century. These clocks were more accurate in time. Also, it had a wheel that turned all the way around every 24 hours that would make a sound for every quarter and full hour.
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The Chinese were the ones who invented gunpowder in the 8th century. They invented gunpowder by accident because they were trying to make a medicine that would let people live forever. Instead, they made a very dangerous substance that fillled up explosive weapons.
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They invented game cards in the 9th century. The Chinese would make the cards out of thick paper that was printed out of woodblock printers. Then, famous artists would draw designs on the cards.
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The flamethrower was the first weapon that the chinese invented to use gunpowder in the 10th century. This weapon had gunpowder/oil so the weapon could spray fire toward enemies.
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They invented small bombs like grenades in the 11th/14th century. These weapons were used by people lighting them up and throwing them to distract enemies and scare their horses.
