Contributions of Ancient China

Front

Gunpowder was first invented in China during the __.

Back

Han Dynasty

Front

The process of __ started in China during the Han Dynasty.

Back

printing

Front

Cai Lun is credited with inventing __ from materials like worn fishnet and bark.

Back

paper

Front

The first __ was a piece of magnetic iron ore used to determine direction.

Back

compass

Front

Before paper was invented, people used bones and tortoise shells to __ on.

Back

write

Front

What was one of the first uses of gunpowder in China?

Back

As a weapon

Front

How did the Chinese make books before the invention of printing?

Back

By writing each one by hand

Front

What material did Cai Lun NOT use to make paper? Options: Fishnet, Iron, Bark, Cloth

Back

Iron

Front

How did the first compass help Chinese explorers?

Back

It allowed them to navigate and travel long distances.

Front

Which route helped spread the compass from China to Europe? Options: The Atlantic Ocean, The Great Wall, The Silk Road, The Nile River

Back

The Silk Road