Chinese inventions

  • Period: 200 to Feb 11, 1400

    CE

  • Exploration and travel, compass
    250

    Exploration and travel, compass

    The Chinese made compasses by getting a pice of magnetic material. The magnetic material they used is called lodestone. They used the compass to navigate at sea.
  • Exploration and travel, paddlewheel boat
    450

    Exploration and travel, paddlewheel boat

    The paddlewheel boat was used to sail on rivers, canals, and lakes. The paddlewheel boat made water travel much faster. They are much easier to steer.
  • Exploration and travel, Bridges
    Feb 16, 618

    Exploration and travel, Bridges

    The arched bridge helped a lot in china. It took up less material and the bridges were stronger. Also the bridges were broader and flatter. The segmental arched bridge was a huge revalution in china.
  • Everyday objects, mechanical clock
    Feb 12, 750

    Everyday objects, mechanical clock

    The mechanical clock is much more acurate than the other clocks of the time. It made a complete turn in a circle every 24 hours. Dripping water made the clock turn.
  • MIllatary, Gun Powder
    Feb 11, 850

    MIllatary, Gun Powder

    Gun powder was made by alecumist tryiny to make a entreal life substance with salt peter, but by acident they made gun powder.
  • Everday objects, paper money
    Feb 12, 850

    Everday objects, paper money

    The paper money was made with wood printing blocks. Untill paper money the only curency was coins. Now paper money is the most common curency in the world.
  • Everday objects, game cards
    Feb 12, 850

    Everday objects, game cards

    The game card were made with wood block printers on thick paper. Then famous artist would add designs to the cards.
  • Millatary, flamethower
    Feb 12, 950

    Millatary, flamethower

    The flamethrower was the first chinese weapon that used gunpowder. The flamethrower works with a mixture of gunpowder and oil. The chinese used flamethrowers to spray there enemies with fire.
  • Millatary, Rockets
    Feb 11, 1300

    Millatary, Rockets

    The Chinese invented rockets. At first they used them in fireworks but than they used them for war.