THE MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- origin of Chinese philosophy developed to deal with political and social changes (Confucianism,Daoism,Legalism)
- compass invented sometime between 480 - 221 B.C.
- kite - the oldest type of aircraft was invented during the 4th or 5th century
- established a system of feudalism which gave land in exchange for loyalty, military support, and other services
- lasted longer than any other dynasty in Chinese history
- developed China's first projects involving hydraulic engineering
- perfection of bronze casting
- use of gold and silver inlays in objects
- use of iron in developing iron casting for tools and weapons was introduced
- developed technology for irrigation, drainage, waterways, canals, dikes, and dams
- used dyed yarns and materials like silk and linen
- produced glass
- refined the calendar
- studied and recorded astronomy and astronomical events
- created the first geographical maps
- discovered magnetism
- advancements in mathematics, including basic arithmetic, fractions, geometry, trigonometry, and calculations
- use of fertilizers and pesticides
- compass invented sometime between 480 - 221 B.C.
- kite - the oldest type of aircraft was invented during the 4th or 5th century
- established a system of feudalism which gave land in exchange for loyalty, military support, and other services
- lasted longer than any other dynasty in Chinese history
- developed China's first projects involving hydraulic engineering
- perfection of bronze casting
- use of gold and silver inlays in objects
- use of iron in developing iron casting for tools and weapons was introduced
- developed technology for irrigation, drainage, waterways, canals, dikes, and dams
- used dyed yarns and materials like silk and linen
- produced glass
- refined the calendar
- studied and recorded astronomy and astronomical events
- created the first geographical maps
- discovered magnetism
- advancements in mathematics, including basic arithmetic, fractions, geometry, trigonometry, and calculations
- use of fertilizers and pesticides