Objective: Be Able to Discuss Objective: Be Able to Discuss Ancient China’s impact on Ancient China’s impact on
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Essential Question: Has Ancient China Essential Question: Has Ancient China had an impact on American lives? How had an impact on American lives? How much?much?
Overview…
Number of Inventions: 160 (estimate)
Major Inventors: Han Dynasty; Song Dynasty
When: roughly 2,000 years ago
China Today:
The Inventions….
#1. Paper
Who: Han Dynasty
What is it? Material used to write on
Importance: Without paper, very difficult to function in world
#2. Gun Powder
Who: Han Dynasty
What is it: a powder that explodes with fire
Importance: make bullets, cannons, fireworks
#3. Compass
Who: Qin Dynasty
What is it: Tells you what direction you are going
Importance: Find your way if lost
#4. Printing
Who: Tang and Song Dynasty
What is it: a method to produce mass writings
Importance: provide many books to people quickly
#5. Seismograph
Who: Han Dynasty
What is it: Measures Earthquakes
Importance: Alerts people of an earthquake, able to flee.
#6. Abacus
Who: Song Dynasty
What is it: tool used to help add, subtract, divide and multiply
Importance: able to figure out equations faster
#7. Fireworks
Who: Song Dynasty
What is it: objects explode to show cool displays
Importance:
#8. Acupuncture
Who: Song Dynasty
What is it: Method of relieving pain and illness
Importance: help people feel better
#9. Kite
Who: Han
What is it: object attached to string flying in the air
Importance: provides entertainment and allowed Ben Franklin to discover electricity
#10. Bomb
Who: Jin Dynasty
What is it: iron container packed with gunpowder
Importance: win wars, Win WWII, protection
#11. Wheel Barrow
Who: Han Dynasty
What is it: Container on wheels
Importance: Move heavy objects and lots of material with ease.
#12. Toilet Paper
Who: Sui Dynasty
What is it: soft paper used to clean
Importance: prevents “messy” situations
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