Technology Timeline

  • Period: 601 to 700

    Paper Money

    ADVANTAGES:
    1. Cheap to produce
    2. Lighter to carry
    3. Can be counted more easily DISADVANTAGES:
    1. Less durable
    2. Deforestation
    3. Instable
  • Period: 1001 to 1500

    Printing

    ADVANTAGES:
    1. Way faster than handwriting
    2. Accurate
    3. High quality DISADVANTAGES:
    1. Expensive
    2. Waste of a lot of ink, paper and energy
    3. Limited lifespan
  • Astrolabe
    1235

    Astrolabe

    ADVANTAGES
    1. No external power
    2. Can help determine location
    3. Can measure celestial positions DISADVANTAGES
    1. Relies on clear weather
    2. Can determine latitude, but can't determine longitude
    3. Lacks precision
  • Glasses
    1280

    Glasses

    ADVANTAGES:
    1. Helps with sight issues
    2. Protects eyes from dust, wind and harmful lights
    3. Easy to use DISADVANTAGES:
    1. Can be lost or broken
    2. Appearance concerns
    3. Can be uncomfortable to wear
  • Mechanical Clock
    1300

    Mechanical Clock

    ADVANTAGES
    1. Can function for centuries
    2. No external power source
    3. Aesthetic appeal DISADVANTAGES
    1. Expensive
    2. Less accurate
    3. Require frequent maintenance