Chinese Inventions - Periods 2, 3, & 7

What was the original purpose of the compass invented by the Chinese?

• To help sailors navigate the seas

• To measure time

• To predict weather

• To locate minerals

During which Chinese dynasty was gunpowder invented?

• Tang Dynasty

• Han Dynasty

• Song Dynasty

• Ming Dynasty

What was the initial use of gunpowder in China?

• Fireworks for festivals

• Weapons for warfare

• Construction purposes

• Medical treatments

Which printing technique was developed during the Song Dynasty in China?

• Movable type printing

• Woodblock printing

• Lithography

• Digital printing

What is one of the lasting impacts of Chinese inventions mentioned in the passage?

• Influence on global progress

• Development of modern medicine

• Advancement in agricultural techniques

• Creation of new languages