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Period: 150 to Feb 12, 1400
Chinese Inventions
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250
compass
The Chinese developed the first compass as early as the 3rd century B.C.E. -
Feb 18, 750
mechanical clock
The Chinese developed the first mechanical clock in about the 8th century. The new clock was more accurate than earlier timekeeping devices, such as sundials and hourglasses. -
Feb 12, 850
military
the chinese people made gunpowder when they were trying to make eternal life. -
Feb 12, 1100
chinese flamethrower
the chinese made their first weapon which was a flamethrower and it was made from oil, and gun powder. The chinese used this weapon to spray down their enimies with fire. -
Feb 12, 1300
chinese rocket history
the chinese developed rocket technology duriong the song dynasty. -
Feb 18, 1300
everyday objects, game cards
Game cards were invented in China in about the 9th century. Printers used woodblock printing to make the cards from thick paper. -
Feb 18, 1300
paper money
Paper money was invented by the Chinese in the late 8th or early 9th century. Before that time, coins were the only form of currency.
