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The Chinese invention that shows direction is the compass, which was invented during the Han Dynasty in China around 206 BC. It consists of a magnetic needle that aligns itself with the Earth's magnetic field, indicating the cardinal directions of north, south, east, and west.
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What instrument invented by the Chinese to show direction?
The magnetic compass was invented by the Chinese to show direction. It consisted of a magnetized needle floating in water, pointing towards the Earth's magnetic poles, allowing sailors to navigate accurately.
What instrument was invented by the Chinese to show direction?
The magnetic compass was invented by the Chinese to show direction. It consists of a magnetized pointer that aligns itself with the Earth's magnetic field to indicate north.
Why was the Chinese compass invented?
The Chinese compass was invented during the Han Dynasty to help with navigation and determining direction. It consisted of a lodestone floating in water on a spoon-shaped instrument. This invention revolutionized sea travel and trade routes.
Why was the invention of a compass made?
to know which direction the person or the factor should go
Is an instrument invented by the Chinese to show direction?
The Magnetic Compass.
What impact did invention of tang and song china have?
The magnetic compass, it helped the Chinese find direction.
5 letter word for a Chinese invention?
If it is a particular Chinese invention, then most likely paper.
What instrument invented by the Chinese to show direction?
The magnetic compass was invented by the Chinese to show direction. It consisted of a magnetized needle floating in water, pointing towards the Earth's magnetic poles, allowing sailors to navigate accurately.
Which of these is a Chinese invention?
Cravat
How do you spell invention in Chinese?
Invention: 發明 (in traditional Chinese characters) 发明 (in simplified Chinese characters) In pinyin pronounciation: fa1 ming2
Which important Chinese invention occurred in 868 AD?
The invention of gunpower :)
What was the best Chinese invention?
test
What is an interesting Chinese invention?
gunpowder
What are some Chinese invention that were made in America?
1.The Chinese fan2.china
Chinese invention of the first manual calculator?
The Chinese invention that was the first calculator was called an abacus. It was invented sometime between 2700 and 2300 BC.
The invention of gunpowder was introduced to the English?
Chinese
What kind of invention does Chinese do?
Fire works
