Progress in Science and Technology in Ancient china

The Chinese also made a progress in science. They developed various branches of science such as physics, astronomy, mechanics, and medicine.

Did you know that silk was first produced in China?

Surprisingly silk was first produced in Ancient China during the Neolithic era. The weavers wove very high-quality silk from the silk threads. It is also believed that paper was first invented in China. Silk and paper are the greatest contributions of the Chinese to the world. They were also the first to make glazed pottery made of clay called porcelain, which was also called 'Chinaware'.

Along with this, they also made beautiful bronze vessels decorated with figures of animals, dragons, etc, they also created beautiful woodwork inlaid with ivory.

The Chinese also made a progress in science; they developed various branches of science such as physics, astronomy, mechanics, and medicine. The seismograph was invented during the Han dynasty of China in the 2nd century CE to record the earthquakes.

The civilization of ancient china was a highly advanced civilization and they made tremendous progress in all fields. They invented an astronomical clock.

Do you know what is this astronomical clock?

An astronomical clock is a device with special mechanisms and dials which display astronomical information, such as the relative positions of the moon, sun, zodiacal constellations, etc.

They also invented the mariner's compass, gun powder, umbrella, and kites. Along, with this, they made rapid advancements in the use of metals.

1. When was silk produced in China?
a. Palaeolithic age
b. Mesolithic age
c. Bronze aged.
d. Neolithic age

2. The Chinese civilization used ______ to make glazed pottery.
a. Melamine
b. Ceramic
c. Stoneware
d. Porcelain

3. Which device is used to measure and record earthquakes?
a. Seismometer
b. Seismogram
c. Seismology
d. Seismograph

4. Which of the following was not made by Chinese civilization?
a. Woodblock
b. Bronze vessels
c. Compass
d. Odometer

5. Which of the following clock displays the relative positions of some major planets?
a. Atomic clocks
b. Sun-powered clock
c. Candle clock
d. Astronomical clock

The Decline of Chinese Civilisation

The Warring States period was an era of division in ancient China. The seven states were Chu, Han, Qi, Qin, Wei, Yan, and Zhou

The warring states period

The decline and fall of the Chinese civilization were a result of population decrease, weak government, a frail economy, and invasion. A combination of all these causes sparked the slow decline of this great empire.

The Bronze age lasted in China until about 750 BCE. The earliest civilization was the Shang Civilisation that ruled over China from 1600 BCE to 1046 BCE. Then, the Shang dynasty was overthrown by the neighboring Zhou dynasty. The Zhou preserved the excellence of the Shang culture and continued to rule the land until about 256 BCE and began to decline by the 8th century BCE. The Zhou state turned into a loose association of warring states and led to the Warring States period (476-222 BCE) in which seven states fought with each other.

Do you know, what was the warring states period?

The Warring States period was an era of division in ancient China. The seven states were Chu, Han, Qi, Qin, Wei, Yan, and Zhou. During the Warring States period, nobles stopped supporting the Zhou Dynasty. Finally, the Qin dynasty conquered them all, and China was reunited under the Qin dynasty and thus, the Imperial Era of China started.

Question

1. The Bronze age in China lasted till:
a) 800 BCE
b) 1000 BCE
c) 1046 BCE
d) 750 BCE

2. How many states were fought during the Warring States period?
a) 5
b) 6
c) 9
d) 7

3. The warring state period was ended with the conquest of which dynasty?
a) Qi
b) Yan
c) Wei
d) Qin

4. Which dynasty was not part of the warring state?
a) Zhou dynasty
b) Chu dynasty
c) Han dynasty
d) Shang dynasty

5. The Warring States period was from :
a) 455-403 BCE
b) 376-343 BCE
c) 369-338 BCE
d) 476-222 BCE

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