Gunpowder Discovery Flashcard

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What were the Daoist alchemists originally trying to find when they discovered gunpowder?

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Elixir of life

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What was a characteristic of the initial version of gunpowder?

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Not highly explosive

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What was the purpose of ongoing experimentation with gunpowder?

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To improve its potency

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Which of the following weapons used gunpowder-filled projectiles? Swords, Catapults, Shields, Spears

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Catapults

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What materials used for gunpowder were banned from export by China?

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Saltpeter and sulfur

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What was the strategic importance of gunpowder for China?

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It was crucial for defense against invaders.

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What was the main reason for keeping the gunpowder recipe secret?

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To maintain military superiority

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What was a consequence of the Chinese monopoly on gunpowder?

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Strengthened defense capabilities

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Which of the following was a strategic measure taken by China regarding gunpowder?
Sharing the recipe with allies,
Banning the export of key ingredients,
Using it for trade negotiations,
Incorporating it into currency

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Banning the export of key ingredients

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To which regions did the Mongols introduce gunpowder?

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Other parts of Eurasia