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The first form of writing was originally on oracle bones. -
The first bamboo stick book dating back to the reign of the Shang Dynasty (1600 - 1046 BCE). -
Single wheeled wheelbarrow which enabled people to carry large loads. Used from 221 - 265 BCE. -
The world's first magnetic compass, utilising a lode stone. -
The first perfected, modern paper. -
A seismograph used for determining the strength of earthquakes. -
First utilised in fireworks. -
Paper money, which was the first in the world, produced by China during the 11th century. -
Statuettes which are still used in the modern day world. -
Kites became a popular pass time in China.