Ancient Chinese Inventions Quiz

What material did the ancient Chinese use to make silk?

• Cotton

• Wool

• Cocoons of silkworms

• Hemp

What was the name of the trade route that connected Europe to China?

• The Spice Road

• The Silk Road

• The Gold Road

• The Tea Road

In which century did the Chinese invent paper?

• 1st century BC

• 2nd century BC

• 2nd century AD

• 7th century AD

What were some of the new uses for paper invented by the Chinese?

• Clothing and utensils

• Money and playing cards

• Construction and decoration

• Maps and passports

During which dynasty was paper money first created and used in China?

• Han Dynasty

• Ming Dynasty

• Tang Dynasty

• Qing Dynasty

What did the Chinese invent in 868 AD?

• The compass

• Gunpowder

• Woodblock printing

• The mechanical clock

Who is often credited with the invention of the movable type printing press in Europe?

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Johannes Gutenberg

• Galileo Galilei

• Isaac Newton

What was the original use of the magnetic compass invented by the Chinese?

• Navigation at sea

• Religious purposes when building a new home

• Military strategy planning

• Timekeeping

What was the magnetic compass later used for, becoming vital to certain professionals?

• Cooking and baking

• Map making and navigation

• Farming and agriculture

• Sports and recreation

In which century did the Chinese invent the abacus?

• 2nd century AD

• 2nd century BC

• 9th century AD

• 9th century BC