Chinese Investigations

Front

Which invention was used for navigation and helped sailors determine their direction?

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compass

Front

Which invention was accidentally discovered by alchemists while searching for an elixir of immortality?

Back

gunpowder

Front

Which invention played a crucial role in the development of trade and exploration? Options: compass, typewriter, telescope, wheel

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compass

Front

Which invention was used in warfare and had a significant impact on military tactics?

Back

gunpowder

Front

Which invention used individually carved characters that made it easier and cheaper to print books?

Back

moveable type

Front

Which of the following were inventions or achievements of the Chinese EXCEPT? Woodblock Printing, Compass, Sewer systems, Gunpowder

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Sewer systems

Front

Which Chinese invention led to a reduction in the use of crossbows, swords, and spears in warfare?

Back

gunpowder

Front

Which Chinese invention is still used for recording and transmitting the written word?

Back

paper

Front

What is movable type?

Back

separate blocks for individual characters that are used for printing

Front

Movable type changed printing by making written materials

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more available.