Ancient China - Quiz 3

1)  Fireworks and Gunpowder were invented by accident!  Chinese scientists were actually trying to invent a new type of -

• A. transportation

• B. food

• C. medicine

• D. weapon

2)  Which of these statements about Fireworks is NOT true?

• A. They were attached to arrows and fired into enemy camps.

• B. They were very expensive and difficult to make..

• C. They were first used to scare spirits and for celebrations.

• D. They were used by Chinese soldiers as weapons of war.

3)  What lightweight material was used to make the first Chinese Kites?

• A. Silk

• B. Linen

• C. Paper

• D. Plastic

4)  Which of these was NOT a way that Chinese armies used kites?

• A. to measure distances

• B. to test the wind

• C. to scare evil spirits

• D. to send signals

5)  What is a tool that the Chinese invented using a magnetic spoon that could help locate which direction was North?

• A. kite

• B. firecracker

• C. clock

• D. compass