Chinese Inventions

accidentally invented by Chinese chemists

• wood block

• silk

• gunpowder

• fireworks

This material was high in demand from Europeans

• gunpowder

• compass

• abacus

• silk

paper was used for this by the Chinese

• money

• gunpowder

• silk

• compass

Which of the following were created by the Chinese? Select TWO answers.

• algebra

• gunpowder

• printing

• paper

• writing

Which dynasty is known for the invention of paper?

• Ming Dynasty

• Han Dynasty

• Tang Dynasty

• Song Dynasty

Which Chinese invention is the most important to the military?

• wheelbarrow

• kite

• compass

• gunpowder

With which statement would the author mostly agree?

• The Chinese were advanced compared to the Europeans

• Europeans were advanced compared to the Chinese

• The Chinese invented many items, but none of which are still used today.

• The abacus was the most important Chinese inventions

How did the invention of paper in Ancient China impact society?

• It had little to no impact on society.

• It increased communication and record-keeping.

• It was used exclusively by the military.

• It decreased the importance of oral traditions.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which two Chinese inventions were most important to navigation?

• rudder and kite

• kite and compass

• compass and gunpowder

• rudder and compass

Invented in China in the year 105 and one of the greatest of all Chinese inventions. First used by the Chinese as a way of keeping records.

• Woodblock Printing

• Movable Type

• Paper money

• Paper

• Porcelain