Chinese Discoveries & Inventions (Influences)

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Invention enabling longer sea voyages and accurate navigation.

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magnetic compass

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Invention that caused a boom in China and mass production.

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porcelain

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China's invention used since 2700 B.C. spread to Japan and globally via British and Dutch traders.

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tea

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Key military invention by the Chinese still used today.

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gunpowder

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The development and use of this invention was repeated throughout Asia and Europe. Modern-day space ____________ are based on principles discovered by the Chinese.

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rockets

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Invention that led to modern vaccines and disinfectants:

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smallpox inoculation

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Invention enabling extensive travel in China via canals and rivers as water elevators for boats.

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canal lock

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Invention enabling large-scale production of books, newspapers, and magazines in China, used globally until recently.

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moveable type

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Invention that replaced gold and silver for payments worldwide: ____________

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paper money

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Invention that improved time accuracy using a water-powered wheel, replacing sundials and hourglasses.

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mechanical clocks