GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

INVENTIONS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The Chinese invented all of the following except:
A
Porcelain
B
Paper
C
Silk
D
Number zero
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The concept of zero was an Indian invention. The printing machine, gunpowder and the marine compass were all Chinese inventions.

Detailed explanation-2: -Gunpowder, paper, printing, and the compass are sometimes called the Four Great Inventions of Ancient China. Kites were first used as a way for the army to signal warnings. Umbrellas were invented for protection from the sun as well as the rain.

Detailed explanation-3: -Paper Making 105 A.C. Movable Type Printing 960-1279 AD. Gunpowder 1000 A.D. Compass 1100 A.D. Alcohol 2000 BC1600 BC. Mechanical Clock 725 A.D. Tea Production 2, 737 BC. Silk 6, 000 years ago. More items

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