Chinese inventions

The Chinese invention that helped people navigate long distance across the sea was the...

• paddlewheel boat.

• compass.

• segmental arch bridge.

• canal lock.

What popular beverage did the Chinese develop that is made by pouring boiling water over dried leaves?

• coffee

• tea

• hot cocoa

• fruit juice

After "discovering" paper, the Chinese made the first _______.

• toilet paper
• painting
• written text by humans
• Bible

The Chinese were the first to use ____________.

• ships
• paper money
• junk
• coins

This material was high in demand from Europeans

• gunpowder

• compass

• abacus

• silk

The Chinese invented both the movable type and block version of this

• paper

• printing

• porcelain

• silk

Early versions of these were invented by the Chinese and created using block printing

• books

• playing cards

• newsletters

• stamps

What was the first use of the kite?

• Leisure activity

• War banners

• Sending war messages

• Village competitions