Questions and Answers
Where did the earliest farmers in China live?
Along the banks of the Hwang Ho and Yangtze rivers
What was necessary for the growth of large fields in ancient China?
Draining marshes and clearing forests
What contributed to the constant growth of ideas in ancient China?
The fact that most rulers built upon the achievements of past generations
How long does the history of the Chinese people go back?
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What was the main occupation of the people in ancient China?
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What was the primary purpose of the wheel in ancient China?
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What was the material used to make paper in ancient China?
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What was the result of the Chinese chemist's experiment with various materials?
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What was the primary component of ancient Chinese kites?
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What was the purpose of the compass in ancient China?
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Study Notes
Ancient Chinese History
- Chinese history spans over 5000 years
- Earliest farmers settled along the banks of the Hwang Ho and Yangtze rivers
- Farmers worked hard to create large fields by draining marshes and clearing forests
- Rulers built upon the achievements of past generations, leading to a constant growth of ideas
Chinese Inventions
- The wheel was invented for use in mills to grind grain and turn oil.
- Writing in ancient China involved scrawling symbols on wood, with each word represented by a unique symbol.
- Paper was made from pulped wood, bleached, and pressed into thin sheets, and was written on with brushes dipped in ink.
- Printing was done by carving symbols into wood and metal blocks, applying ink, and pressing the blocks onto paper.
- Porcelain was created by heating clay at extremely high temperatures, turning it white.
- Tea was made by pressing and heating leaves, then mixing the resulting powder with hot water.
- Gunpowder was discovered accidentally by Chinese chemists experimenting with different materials.
- Kites were constructed with bamboo frameworks covered in paper.
Time and Navigation
- Clocks were made by craftsmen using chain drivers and balance wheels to track hours of the day.
- Compasses were used on ships to find north, allowing sailors to chart their course.
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