A list of things invented in China?

Question

Can someone tell me some items invented in China? All I know is gunpowder, umbrellas and the kite. Thanks!

Answer 1

I googled "chinese inventions list"

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Chi...

Answer 2

They've invented a great many thing. Including the first culture to have a fork. They also gave us paper,

movable tyepe,

the compass,

Rotary fan,

concept of climate change,

strology,

handheld crossbow,

crank handle,

naval mine,

noodles, raised relief map

the tooth brush.

Here is a link to a very long list of Chinese Inventions.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Chi...

Answer 3

tHe Earliest Seismoscope was Chinese

The Chinese philosopher Chang Hêng invented the earliest known seismoscope (also called a seismograph and used for earthquake detection) in 132 A.D.

History of Early Fireworks and Fire Arrows

The early history of fireworks and the first rockets - the Chinese fire arrows.

Chinese Invention of The Compass

The magnetic compass is an old Chinese invention.

Great Chinese Inventions

This book review discusses the history of Chinese engineering feats and agricultural achievements.

Chinese Inventions

The history of Chinese papermaking, printmaking, gunpowder and the compass.

The History of the Wheelbarrow

Chuko Liang of China is considered to be the inventor of the wheelbarrow.

Chinese Invention of India Ink

The Chinese invented and perfected Indian Ink.

Chinese Invention of Gunpowder or Huoyao

Chinese alchemists were the major force behind the early history of gunpowder.

Tea Drinking and the Tea Shredder

The Chinese were the first to drink tea and invented special devices used in the preparation of tea beverages.

The History of Chopsticks

Chinese people have been using kuaizi as one of the main tableware for more than 3,000 years.

The Chinese and the History of Paper

Paper was invented by Cai Lun in 105 AD, which was one of the four great achievement of the ancient Chinese. Cai Lun was a Chinese eunuch. In 751, some Chinese paper makers were captured by Arabs after Tang troops were annihilated in the Battle of Talas River. The techniques of paper making then spread to the West.

Chinese Inventions (Lesson Plan)

A common stereotype is that the Chinese traditionally lack scientific and technological ability, however, they invented paper money, umbrellas, wheelbarrows, multistage rockets, brandy and whiskey, and chess.

"Small Piece Picker-uppers"

Kuai Zi (Kuu-aye Tzu) means in English "small piece picker-uppers" or chopsticks. The number and variety of inventions made by the Chinese over the centuries is a powerful testament to their practicality and ability to think logically.

Kites

The Chinese were the first people to ever make and fly kites.

http://inventors.about.com/od/chineseinv...

Answer 4

Silk?