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 has been the source of many innovations, scientific discoveries and inventions. This includes the Four Great Inventions: papermaking, the compass, gunpowder, and printing (both woodblock and movable type).

Detailed explanation-4: -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-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.