WELCOME TO ANCIENT CHINA!
You will read a link describing a variety of Chinese inventions!
http://afe.easia.columbia.edu/song/readings/inventions_ques.htm
http://listverse.com/2009/04/18/10-great-ancient-chinese-inventions/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Chinese_inventions
You will now explain two things: 1) Which invention(s) was most influential in advancing civilization and WHY and 2) Which invention(s) is your favorite and why! So, in order to get CREDIT you must:
1) Explain which invention(s) was most influential in advancing civilization
2) Explain which invention is your favorite and why!
3) Make sure that you sign off using your first name and first initial of your last name ONLY!
4) Make sure that NO ONE ELSE has written about your topics already! (Everyone has to write about a different topic to get the points!)Follow these directions to get the complete points:
A. Go to the comment section of this post.
B. Use proper grammar, spelling, etc.
C. Make sure that it is class appropriate--keep it clean!
D. Make sure you go through the whole word verification process (typing the misshapen word).
E. If your comment/choice does not get posted in a timely fashion, or gets posted and then disappears, see me in class ASAP so we can figure out what went wrong!
DUE: Wednesday 11/6/14!
19 comments:
I think silk is the most influential invention because it was very valuable to many countries and it had a whole trading system named after it. My favorite invention I guess is paper because without it the world would be derasticly different.
-Jenna k
I believe that printing is the most influential because it kept a record of what happened at the time. Ancient Chinese civilizations were able to produce books by the invention of printing. My favorite invention would have to be silk because it really helped trading and it made a great product for clothing.
-Isabella V.
I think that the Row Planting was the most influential invention because it helped the crops grow bigger, faster, and stronger. In this way it was easier for weeding and harvesting. Also the wind blows gently through it. My favorite invention would have to be the paper because without it we wouldn't be able to have books or anything to print on.
-Makenna Cl.
I believe that the compass was the most important invention by the Chinese. This was a magnetic device used for navigation.It has allowed many sailors to not get lost and to reach their destination. It also helped many people meet up to trade goods and return to the West.
-Theresa S.
I believe that paper would be the most influential invention because it was needed in everyday life. Paper is used in almost everything today that we need for education. Paper is used in literature, music, and painting/art. My favorite invention would have to be alchemy because I love chemistry. One of the most important parts of the world is the periodic table of elements. I just enjoy/love chemistry.
-Luke W
I believe that gunpowder was both the most important and my favorite invention in ancient China. This invention led to advancements in weapons, tools, excavation, and everyday materials. This is my favorite invention because it was discovered in all parts of the world at different times and it has become so advanced in many aspects of life today.
-Jake B.
I feel that the ship rudder was the most influential invention because it helped sailors navigate harsh waters. Rudders are my favorite invention because it enabled sea trade and helped connect land masses even today.
Parth P.
I think that the iron plow was definitely the most influential invention ever. The iron plow was crucial to advancing civilizations through the creation of more crops. My favorite invention is printing, because I really like printed books, and it'd suck to have to write everything by hand. -sam c
I think that Porcelain is the most important invention because it is a very valuable trading resource and is sometimes called "china" showing it was one of China's main resources. Paper is my favorite because it is so useful and simple. -Hayden H.
I think that printed money was the most influential invention because it affected the way everything worked and how things were paid for, it allowed things to be purchased in a way that didn't necessarily involve a trade. My favorite invention is tea because it spread throughout the world and has had an impact on so many people who love tea, including myself. Also without tea the world would probably be even more unhealthy because a portion of the tea that's consumed would be being replaced by soda or something else high in sugar.
-baye j
I believe that Gunpowder is China's most influential invention because of how many lives it has impacted, quite literally. Lincoln was killed at the barrel of the gun, and some of the most influential moments in history have all been produced as a result of gunpowder. My favorite invention is also gunpowder. Gunpowder is power. It gave us the necessary technology to wage wars and prevent mad men from conquering our beloved earth. It truly is an amazing invention, for better or worse. I love it because it has its uses and its flaws, just like humans.
Stephen C
I think that the compass was the most important of the Chinese inventions because it is still used today as a navigation device. My favorite invention is tea because, I know this is a typical thing to say, but I drink tea everyday and love it so much.
-Sarah C.
I think that the co-fusion steel process is the most influential invention in Ancient China. This was influential because it created steel, which remains one of the most versatile and useful metals to date and was used for much in China as well. This is also my favorite invention because of its many uses and the fact that it is still being used today.
-James R.
I think grain storage was the most influential invention because it helped save crops for a time when food was scarce. My favorite invention is paper because without it life would be very different.
-Makenna Ca
I think that the most influential invention was the oil well. This is because oil is a very important and valuable resource that the world has and finding a way to extract it from Earth is important. My favorite invention would be the bristle toothbrush because I think that taking care of your teeth is important
-Michael G.
Horse harnesses are the most influential invention because we still use them today for horseback racing and the Chinese used them for agriculture. They are also my favorite because without them horseback racing would be difficult.
-Jacob W
I would say that the most important invention from the Chinese is chopsticks because it is what is used in Asia during the modern age and it would be pretty gross if they just grabbed everything with their hands. My favorite invention would have to be the crossbow. The crossbow is just so great because it makes archery easier and more accurate. It also has a really neat design and it's pretty easy to make a crossbow for fun.
-Daniel B
I believe that the seed drill was one of the most influential inventions in ancient China. It increased farming productivity, allowing for more even and more reliable crops. My favorite ancient Chinese invention would be the compass; though it was also largely a divination tool, which is cool by itself, it was a valuable tool for exploring and travelling, and the image of a compass holds today as a symbol for adventure.
- Sophia M.
I believe Civil Service exams was the most important invention. It was valuable to multiple other countries and helps get the right people in Civil Service. My favorite invention would be the paper, because this is an everyday use. Without paper, my life would be very different. I couldnt imagine life without paper.
Luc B.
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