chinese inventions and acheivements. irrigation and water systems pumps and other systems were...
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Irrigation and Water Systems
Pumps and other systems were developed to bring water to the rice paddies.
Fast Growing Rice
Fast growing strains of rice were
developed so farms could yield 2 or 3 harvests each
year.
Shipbuilding Technology
• Large ships that could carry 500 people.
• Watertight compartments.
• Moveable rudders and sails.
Magnetic Compass
The compass allowed sailors to travel and open new trade routes without getting lost.
Block Printing
• Block printing allowed the Chinese to print more books.
• The cost of books became cheaper and more people learned to read.