Han Dynasty Inventions and Discoveries

What did the Han do with kites?

• The Han used them to transport goods over long distances.

• The Han used them for a variety of military purposes.

• The Han used them to capture electricity during lightning storms.

• The Han used them for entertainment.

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How did the Han's skill in ironwork help the farmers?

• Strong iron plows helped them plow the soil more easily.

• Mechanical harvesters made from iron helped them harvest more crops in less time.

• Iron harnesses allowed them to use horses to pull their wagons and plows.

• Seed drills made from iron helped farmers plant significantly more crops.

Which invention helped Han farmers move much heavier loads than they could carry?

• iron plow

• wheelbarrow

• chain pump

• horse cart

Which artistic material was invented during the Han dynasty?

• ink

• paper

• books

• paint

Why was it important that the Han made silk production more efficient?

• The Han emperor required huge quantities of silk for his palaces.

• The Han navy used silk for the sails of their massive warships.

• The Han knew of no other fibers from which to make clothing.

• The Han had a valuable silk trade with people outside of China.

An instrument used to detect earthquakes is called a _____________________________.

• seismograph
• moxibustion
• chain pump
  chain pump
• compass

Which of the following inventions helped people to communicate more easily?

• plow
• silk
• stylus
• paper

What invention allowed farmers to move heavier loads more easily?

• The car

• The wagon

• The wheelbarrow

• The bicycle

What natural events led the Chinese to invent the seismograph?

• tornadoes

• hurricanes

• blizzards

• earthquakes

What impact did paper have on communication?

• Fewer people wanted to create books because paper was too bulky and awkward to use.

• Paper was so expensive that only very wealthy people could afford to use it.

• Scholars refused to use paper for their writings, because it was less durable than silk or bamboo.

• Paper was cheap enough that more people could communicate in writing.