Exploring Ancient Chinese Innovations

When did the Song dynasty last?

• 1000 to 1200 AD

• 900 to 1250 AD

• 960 to 1279 AD

• 800 to 1100 AD

What type of power did the hydraulic trip hammer use?

• Steam power

• Waterwheel power

• Solar power

• Wind power

What was the primary function of the hydraulic trip hammer?

• To crush grain and pound metal

• To weave fabric

• To draw water

• To cut wood

How many hammers did the hydraulic machine operate?

• Twelve hammers

• Eight hammers

• Ten hammers

• Six hammers

What was the force exerted by all the hammers in a single rotation?

• 800 pounds of force

• 500 pounds of force

• 1000 pounds of force

• 700 pounds of force

What did the multiple-geared gristmill drive?

• Four separate 2.5-ton millstones

• Seven separate 3-ton millstones

• Five separate 1-ton millstones

• Nine separate 2-ton millstones

What was unique about the gearing system of the multiple-geared gristmill?

• It transferred power across a 90-degree angle change

• It was manually operated

• It used solar energy to function

• It used magnetic fields to transfer power

What type of machine was used to create precision spirals on jade rings?

• A compound machine

• A simple lever machine

• A basic pulley system

• A hydraulic press

What did the compound machine synchronize?

• Heat and pressure

• Light and sound

• Rotational and linear motion

• Electricity and magnetism

What ancient route did technological innovations travel from East to West?

• The Gold Route

• The Spice Route

• The Silk Route

• The Oceanic Route