Chinese Discoveries and Innovations

Which Chinese discovery led to the development of modern rockets?

• Gunpowder

• Silk

• Compass

• Papermaking

What Chinese invention revolutionized timekeeping in the 8th century?

• The mechanical clock.

• The abacus.

• Gunpowder.

• Papermaking.

How did the Chinese first inoculate people against smallpox?

• By inhaling powdered smallpox scabs

• By using cowpox virus

• By using a smallpox vaccine

• By using herbal medicine

What Chinese innovation in bridge design made bridges stronger and required less material to build?

• Arch Bridge

• Suspension Bridge

• Beam Bridge

• Truss Bridge

Which Chinese invention became a major industry and prized trade item in Europe?

• Silk

• Gunpowder

• Compass

• Porcelain

What unexpected discovery resulted from Chinese alchemists' experiments with saltpeter?

• Gunpowder

• Silk

• Porcelain

• Paper

What Chinese innovation in shipbuilding improved safety at sea by isolating leaks?

• Bulkhead partition

• Sternpost rudder

• Compass

• Watertight compartments

Which Chinese invention made long sea voyages possible by allowing sailors to determine direction without landmarks?

• The compass.

• The astrolabe.

• The sextant.

• The chronometer.

How did the Chinese invention of porcelain impact global trade?

• It led to increased demand for Chinese goods and influenced European pottery.

• It caused a decline in the demand for silk and spices.

• It resulted in the isolation of China from global trade.

• It had no significant impact on global trade.

What was a key feature of the Chinese mechanical clock developed in the 8th century?

• Use of water to power the clock

• Incorporation of gears and escapement

• Ability to chime every hour

• Inclusion of a calendar system