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Who were members of a ruling class of noble families?

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aristocrats

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Who was a prominent Chinese philosopher whose works were largely used in civil service examinations?

Back

Confucius

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To navigate across the open ocean the Chinese invented the compass. How did the compass work?

Back

magnetism

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Why did the Chinese build ships with separate watertight compartments?

Back

so a leak in one part would not sink the ship

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Compared to a Roman style arch, what was the advantage of the Chinese segmental arch?

Back

it could be wider and flatter

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What did paper, woodblock printing, and movable type contribute to?

Back

the spread of learning

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What did the popularity of tea lead to the opening of?

Back

tea houses

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Why did Europeans refer to fine dinnerware as “China”?

Back

Rich Europeans bought Chinese pottery because of its high quality.

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Why did the Chinese develop steel when they already had iron?

Back

steel is stronger than iron

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Why did Chinese alchemists warn people to stay away from the powder they made with saltpeter?

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it was likely to explode