Ancient Chinese Inventions and Discoveries

What is the Han Dynasty known for?

• An ancient medicine that involves many thin needles

• The dynasty that ruled China after the Qin

• A type of iron ore that aligns itself in a north-south direction

• An instrument for detecting earthquakes

What does the term "Bureaucracy" refer to?

• The fine art of handwriting

• An instrument for determining direction

• A form of government that is structured like a pyramid with a few people at the top and many at the bottom

• Something that takes away the feeling of pain

What is Calligraphy?

• An ancient medicine where a small fire is set on leaves on the skin

• A type of iron ore that aligns itself in a north-south direction

• The fine art of handwriting

• An instrument for detecting earthquakes

What is an Anesthetic?

• An instrument for determining direction

• Something that takes away the feeling of pain

• An ancient medicine that involves many thin needles

• The dynasty that ruled China after the Qin

What is the purpose of a Seismograph?

• An instrument for detecting earthquakes

• A form of government that is structured like a pyramid with a few people at the top and many at the bottom

• The fine art of handwriting

• An ancient medicine where a small fire is set on leaves on the skin

What is a Compass used for?

• An ancient medicine that involves many thin needles

• Something that takes away the feeling of pain

• An instrument for determining direction

• A type of iron ore that aligns itself in a north-south direction

What is Lodestone?

• An ancient medicine where a small fire is set on leaves on the skin

• A type of iron ore that aligns itself in a north-south direction

• An instrument for detecting earthquakes

• The dynasty that ruled China after the Qin

What is Acupuncture?

• An ancient medicine that involves many thin needles

• An instrument for determining direction

• Something that takes away the feeling of pain

• The fine art of handwriting

What is Moxibustion?

• A form of government that is structured like a pyramid with a few people at the top and many at the bottom

• An instrument for detecting earthquakes

• An ancient medicine where a small fire is set on leaves on the skin

• A type of iron ore that aligns itself in a north-south direction

How did the Han expand their empire further than ever before?

• Through superior numbers alone

• Through tactics and technology

• By diplomatic means

• By avoiding warfare