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Our Debt To Ancient China

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  • 1600 BCE

    Bone Writings

    Bone Writings
    The first writing on oracle bones date back to 1600 BC.
  • 1500 BCE

    First Books

    First Books
    The first books were made on bamboo sticks and date back to the Shang Dynasty.
  • 221 BCE

    Wheelbarrow Invention

    Wheelbarrow Invention
    The wheelbarrow enabled a single person to carry a heavy loaded lpoad and was called 'the wooden ox' in Chinese.
  • 100

    Magnetic Compass

    Magnetic Compass
    The first magnetic compass was made in Ancient China, using a lodestone. Some historians, however, believe Chinese compasses date back to the Han Dynasty.
  • 103

    Paper-Making

    Paper-Making
    Paper-making was perfected in Ancient China in 103 AD.
  • 130

    Seismographs

    Seismographs
    The first seismograph, used to measure the strength of earthquakes, was invented in 130 AD.
  • 900

    Fireworks

    Fireworks
    Gunpowder was first used for fireworks and was invented in 900 AD.
  • 1026

    Acupuncture

    Acupuncture
    Acupuncture statuettes showing all the needle points in the human body were first produced in 1026.
  • 1100

    Paper Money

    Paper Money
    The world's first paper money was produced by the Chinese in the 11th century.

  • Children's Kites

    Children's Kites
    Kites became a favourite pass-time in China during the Ch'ing Dynasty.