The Chinese civilization has made countless contributions to the world.The world is indebted to ancient China for her contributions in the fields of art, literature, science and technology. The main contributions are :
- The invention of compass
- The invention of paper
- The invention of compass
- The invention of gunpowder
- The invention of silk
- The invention of printer
- The invention of abacus
The ancient China also pioneered the concept of ink (206B.C.-A.D.220) and they were the first to invent printer (618-906A.D) and print a book (868 AD). The unique method of treatment called acupuncture was also an important contribution of the this civilisation. The first rudder, the first planetarium, the first water powered blast furnace were the other major gifts of the ancient Chinese inventors. |