Achievements of Ancient China
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Achievements of Ancient
China
(Ch 9 Sec 3)
Key Terms
Define: calligraphy, acupuncture,
seismometer
The Silk Road
An ancient trade route between China and
Europe
Chinese were introduced to grapes, walnuts, and
garlic
Few traveled the whole road, instead goods
were passed from trader to trader
*With each trade, prices rose
Silk from China was very valuable
Wealthy Chinese bought glass, horses, ivory,
and linens from Europe
Missionaries from India brought Buddhism to
China
Tradition and Learning
Required education in Confucianism
Poetry reflected the culture
1st dictionary of Chinese language
Originally China knew only myths about its
history until Sima Qian (chen)
Sima Qian wrote the historical records of
China
Han Technology
During the Han dynasty, China became the most
advanced civilization in the world
Advances in farming tools: the wheelbarrow,
plows, rudders, seismoscope, compass
Advances in medicine: acupuncture, herbal
remedies, discovered the circulatory system
Advances in arts: silk weaving, bronze work,
architecture, jade carving, poetry
Invention of Paper
Made from tree bark, hemp, and old rags
Materials were soaked in water, beaten
into pulp and dried flat
Paper replaced papyrus
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