chinese inventions

Who is credited with the invention of paper in CE 105?

• Su Song

• Cai Lun

• Han Sin

• Huang-Ti

What was the original form of the compass known as?

• South pointing fish

• East pointing fish

• South pointing needle

• North pointing fish

What materials were used to make the first paper?

• Mulberry bark, papyrus, rice, and silk

• Papyrus, silk, bamboo, and hemp

• Cotton, rice, wheat, and bamboo

• Silk rags, mulberry bark, bamboo, and hemp

For what purpose were kites originally invented?

• For recreation

• For communication

• For measuring distances

• To scare away enemies

What was the punishment for revealing the method of silk-making to a foreigner?

• Fines

• Death

• Imprisonment

• Exile

What were fireworks originally used for?

• Signaling

• Celebrations

• Scaring away evil spirits and ghosts

• Illumination

How long did it take to build the first water clock mentioned in the text?

• 2 years

• 3 years

• 4 years

• 5 years

What is considered rude when using chopsticks?

• Using them to chop food

• Pointing with them

• Sharing them with another person

• Eating directly from a common dish

What helped the wheelbarrow to be a significant invention for laborers?

• It could fly

• It was made of iron

• It was powered by animals

• It helped in transportation of goods

What was unique about the kites made for festivals?

• They were used for fishing

• They had lunar designs

• They could carry messages

• They were made of gold