Chinese Inventions

What was the first use of the compass in ancient China?

• For Feng Shui practices

• To find gold

• For navigation at sea

• For cooking directions

What natural material were the earliest compasses made from?

• Bamboo

• Wood

• Lodestones

• Iron

What did sailors use for navigation before the compass?

• GPS systems

• Landmarks and stars

• Cell phones

• Maps only

What was gunpowder first used for in China?

• Weapons

• Medicine

• Cooking

• Fireworks

Around when was paper first invented?

• Between 200 BCE and 100 CE

• In the 20th century

• In the 16th century

• During the Renaissance

What were the main materials used to make the first paper?

• Silk and wool

• Papyrus and bamboo

• Tree bark and plant fibers

• Plastic and wood

What was a major advantage of paper over previous writing materials?

• It was expensive

• It was heavier

• It was only for the elite

• It could be easily carried

Who was inspired by Chinese wood block printing to invent the printing press?

• Alexander Graham Bell

• Thomas Edison

• Johannes Gutenberg

• Leonardo da Vinci

What was a key tool used during the Age of Discovery?

• The wheel

• The steam engine

• The compass

• The telescope

What did ancient civilizations use before the invention of paper for writing?

• Stone slabs only

• Plastic sheets

• Computers

• Clay tablets and wood blocks