Tuesday, February 15, 2011

What did that use for medican in ancient China?

They used herbs and healing mixtures.  They also preformed surgery and believed in a healing god.  The healing god made eather healing or poison plants.

Why was silk so inportant in china?

Silk was important in China because it was used as money.  It was also what every one else in the world wanted.  It was so high in demand that people in China could sell it for more than they could sell gold!  Crazy.

Who invented paper in ancient china? Why?

Cai Lun invented paper in china because silk was to expensive and nice for him. Also they had bamboo strips tied together but where hard to carry and to big.

Friday, February 11, 2011

What did thay use as currency in ancient China.

They used paper money.  It was the Chinese who invented paper money.  Boy did they have to be smart to invent money.  The Chinese had paper money as early as the ninth century.  Way before Europeans or any one else had it.

What Inventions come from China?

There are alot of inventions that have come from China.  For example they invented silk, paper, fire works, printing, porcelain, the water clock, printed money, Chinese calendar, grid system,and gun powder.  There most inpportent invention is silk it has brought a lot of money and fame to China.

Areas of strength?

Areas for Improvement?