chinese inventions and acheivements
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Chinese Inventions and Acheivements. Irrigation and Water Systems. Pumps and other systems were developed to bring water to the rice paddies. Fast Growing Rice. Fast growing strains of rice were developed so farms could yield 2 or 3 harvests each year. Land Tenure. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Chinese Inventions and Acheivements
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Irrigation and Water SystemsPumps and other systems were developed to bring water to the rice paddies.
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Fast Growing Rice
Fast growing strains of rice were developed so farms could yield 2 or 3
harvests each year.
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Land TenureThe government made land available so farmers could grow more crops.
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Shipbuilding Technology
• Large ships that could carry 500 people.
• Watertight compartments.
• Moveable rudders and sails.
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Magnetic Compass
The compass allowed sailors to travel and open new trade routes without getting lost.
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GunpowderGunpowder was first used in fireworks, and later in bombs, rockets and other weapons.
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PaperThe Chinese invented paper at least 2,000 years ago.
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Block Printing• Block printing
allowed the Chinese to print more books.
• The cost of books became cheaper and more people learned to read.
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Paper Currency
China issued the world’s first paper currency.
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PorcelainChina developed
a fine, white pottery that
became prized around the world.
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SilkChina held the secret to making this beautiful cloth for many years.
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Great WallIn order to keep out invaders, China built a great wall along its northern border.
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