WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

ANCIENT CHINA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which is NOT an example of an invention from ancient China?
A
Kite
B
Silk
C
Light bulb
D
Compass
Explanation: 

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. China was the first nation to invent paper.

Detailed explanation-2: -Answer: D. Papyrus. Explanation: Papyrus was made in ancient Egypt.

Detailed explanation-3: -The respondents’ top answers were high-speed rail, mobile payment, bike sharing, and e-commerce. Since then, Chinese media and officials have drawn on this to promote these technologies as China’s “four new great inventions” in modern times.

Detailed explanation-4: -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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