1. Ancient China’s Contributions to the World

2. Chinese Inventions Martial Arts- Kung Fu (fighting technique)
It was begun so the monks could be strong enough to stop others from doing bad things.
Takes practice and discipline.

3. Chinese Inventions Compass A magnetic marker made out of brass.
Handle of the spoon always points south.
Emperor was thought to be the North Star.
Chinese people were to face directly north when talking to the emperor.
Helped align their buildings properly.

4. Chinese Inventions Gunpowder Paper
Made by accident when sulfur, charcoal, and potassium nitrate were combined.
Bright sparks made fireworks.
Later used in fighting.
Paper
It was thick and used as blankets, clothes, and shoes.
Bamboo was cut and dried.
Chips were steamed and ground into pulp.
Pulp was lifted out of the water on a screen and dried into paper.

5. Chinese Inventions Wood Block Prints
Fast and easy way to make lots of copies.
Great for printing books.
Good for sharing
information and ideas.

6. Chinese Inventions Noodles
With all the rice, wheat, and millet grown in China, it was only natural that the Chinese began to make noodles.

7. Chinese Inventions
Chopsticks
Chinese Lantern
Kites
Wheelbarrow

8. Chinese Inventions Umbrella
The first umbrella was made of oiled paper. The frames were made of mulberry or bamboo wood.
People held it above there heads to protect themselves from sun and rain.

9. What made Ancient China rich and powerful?
Silk
Strong thread that makes beautiful clothes.
The making of silk was a secret.
A traded commodity.
Porcelain
Hard ceramic
Only the Chinese knew how to make it.
A traded product.

10. Symbol of China Dragon(s) Big, strong, and beautiful.
Important to Chinese cultural celebrations and stories.
Can be fierce and powerful warriors.