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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
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Feb 17, 650
Industry: Printing
Printing was very efficient for the chinese. It allowed them to not waste time rewriting everything. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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.
