WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Papermaking, printing, gunpowder and the compass-the four great inventions of ancient China-are significant contributions of the Chinese nation to world civilization.

Detailed explanation-2: -Among the earliest inventions were the abacus, the sundial, and the Kongming lantern. The Four Great Inventions, the compass, gunpowder, papermaking, and printing – were among the most important technological advances, only known to Europe by the end of the Middle Ages 1000 years later.

Detailed explanation-3: -China was a world leader in science and technology until the early years of the Ming dynasty. Chinese discoveries and Chinese innovations such as papermaking, printing, the compass, and gunpowder (the Four Great Inventions) contributed to the economic development in East Asia, the Middle East and Europe.

Detailed explanation-4: -Ancient China was one of the most amazing civilizations in history. In the 5th century BCE it was made up of several rival kingdoms. These were conquered by the king of the state of Qin, who became the First Emperor in 221 BCE. The Chinese people became unified as one kingdom, which lasted for about 2, 000 years.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Great Wall of China. The Chinese language is made up of characters. Silk Making. A long time before the Shang dynasty, Chinese farmers raised many silkworms. Bronze. The Chinese used their bronze for many different purposes. Gunpowder.