Chinese Inventions

  • Industry: Paper
    150

    Industry: Paper

    Chinese paper was used to write scripts and writing pieces. Paper was usually made from the bark of a mulberry tree. It evolved over time.
  • Period: 150 to Feb 12, 1400

    CE

  • Industry: Printing
    Feb 17, 650

    Industry: Printing

    Printing was very efficient for the chinese. It allowed them to not waste time rewriting everything.
  • Industry: Tea
    Feb 18, 750

    Industry: Tea

    Before this time, tea was only used for medical practices. They made it by taking leaves of trees and plants and leaving them out to dry up in the sun.
  • Everyday Objects: Mechanical Clock
    Feb 22, 750

    Everyday Objects: Mechanical Clock

    These were acurate timekeeping devices. Hourglasses and sundials were much harder to read. They were made from pulley systems and machinery.
  • Everyday Objects: Paper Money
    Feb 22, 800

    Everyday Objects: Paper Money

    Paper money was made in the late 8th century or early 9th century. Before paper money was made, the only form of currency was coins.
  • Everyday Objects: Game Cards
    Feb 18, 850

    Everyday Objects: Game Cards

    Cards were made from woodblock printing, also invented in china, and they were used by kids and adults alike.
  • Military Technology: Gunpowder
    Feb 22, 850

    Military Technology: Gunpowder

    Alchemists were the first to create gunpowder. They would make it from saltpeter. It was very dangerous to make and there were many warnings of making it. The first machine to use gunpowder was the flamethrower.
  • Military Technology: Flame thrower
    Feb 22, 950

    Military Technology: Flame thrower

    The flame thrower was the first weapon to use gunpowder. They would be used to spray streams of fire at ememies.
  • Military Technology: Rocket Technology
    Feb 22, 960

    Military Technology: Rocket Technology

    Chinese rockets were a main way of defense. They are used in famous movie such as Mulan. These also used gunpowder. It would shoot the rocket in the air and then propel arrows at the enemy.