chinese inventions

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

• Huang-Ti

• Cai Lun

• Su Song

• Han Sin

What was the original form of the compass known as?

• South pointing fish

• North guiding star

• East leading bird

• West wandering cloud

What materials were used to create paper according to the text?

• Silk rags, mulberry bark, bamboo, and hemp

• Cotton, rice, wheat, and bamboo

• Hemp, rice, cotton, and silk

• Bamboo, oak bark, silk, and wheat

For what purpose were kites originally invented?

• To predict weather

• For communication

• To scare away enemies

• For recreation

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

• Fines

• Death

• Exile

• Imprisonment

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

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 1 year

• 6 years

What were fireworks made from?

• Charcoal, magnesium, and nitrate

• Sulfur, charcoal, and magnesium

• Magnesium, potassium, and sulfur

• Potassium nitrate, sulfur, and charcoal

What is considered rude when using chopsticks?

• Eating directly from a common dish

• Picking up food from another person's plate

• Pointing with them or leaving them sticking up in a bowl

• Using them to stir food

What helped the wheelbarrow become a significant invention for laborers?

• It was used in construction only

• It was powered by animals

• It helped in transportation of goods

• It was made of iron

What was the main use of silk in ancient China?

• For making weapons

• For writing important documents

• For creating art

• For building structures