![]() Now, the abacus continues to be used in parts of Asia and the Middle East. A beam divides the beads into upper and lower parts, and runs through a straight column. The abacus consists of a series of abacus beads arranged in a rectangular wooden frame. Before Arabic numerals appeared, the abacus was widely used as a calculation tool in the world. The Abacus was invented on the basis that Chinese used the counting rod for a long period of time. Today, the invention of gunpowder changed the way of fighting, helped the European bourgeoisie and accelerated the historical process of Europe. The purpose and motive of alchemy were advanced, but its experimental methods still had merits, which finally led to the invention of gunpowder. The ancients refined the pill for immortality. ![]() The research of gunpowder began with the ancient Taoist alchemy. Gunpowder was invented by ancient Chinese alchemists in the Sui and Tang Dynasties, more than a thousand years ago. ![]() The invention of printing has greatly promoted the spread of culture as well as speed up the development of exchanges between cultures of all the countries throughout the world. It wasn’t until during the Northern Song Dynasty that a movable-type of printing was invented after years of experimentation. This invention has also led for European navigators to navigate around the world.īefore printing was invented, people in the ancient times had to copy characters one by one whenever they wanted to create a book or any documents. As one of the four great inventions in China, this plays an important role in the development of human science, technology and civilization. At the end of the 11th century, Chinese ships began to use compasses for navigation. In ancient times, the compass was first used in ceremonial, military and feng shui to determine orientation. Thus, the compass was invented from the result of the hardworking people of the Han ethnic group’s extensive knowledge of objects in long-term practice. This invention has provided economic and convenience of writing materials for mankind, and set off a revolution in human writing carriersīefore the compass was invented, people depend upon the position of the sun and stars to tell them the direction especially when at sea. One type of paper that was improved was the high quality Xuan paper wherein this is adapted for use in Chinese calligraphy and painting. Papermaking technology gradually improved so that various types of paper were created for different uses. Listed below are some of the greatest inventions that have changed the world!īefore papermaking technology was invented, people carved and write Chinese characters on tortoise shells, animal bones, and bamboo slices. These glorious footprints and inventions left by ancient Chinese ancestors are a symbol of the great contribution made by human civilization. Among these outstanding figures are scientists who invent and create, writers and artists who created poetry and painting, as well as veterans who have worked hard to establish a new China. Chinese ancestors and inventors worked tirelessly in order to achieve a developed and prospered China we have today. In a relatively long historical period, the achievement of Chinese people in the fields of science and technology brought glory to China. ![]()
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