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17 Cards in this Set
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Compass |
Compasses were navigation tools powered by a magnetic needle to point north. It was used at sea for navigating without landmarks or positions in the sky |
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Boat Construction |
Boats were kept afloat with multiple watertight compartments enforced with caulk |
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Canal Lock |
Gated Chambers in a canal used to raise or lower water level were canal locks |
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Segmental Arch Bridge |
Broad, arched bridge that allowed boats to pass under it |
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Paddlewheel boat |
Barge-like boats with massive wheels on the sides allowed them to travel fast |
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Paper |
Paper was made from the bark of mulberry trees |
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Woodblock Printing |
Printing using carved woodblocks as stamps to print |
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Movable type |
Interchangable blocks used for stamping multiple times |
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Porcelain |
Beautiful pottery that was waterproof and was used for bowls, dishes, and vases |
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Steel |
Very strong metal that was less brittle than iron and was easily bent into shapes |
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Gunpowder |
Chemical substance found with alchemy and was explosive |
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Flamethrower |
Very dangerous weapon used by the Chinese and spewed flames using gunpowder and gas |
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Catapult |
Long-range weapon that fired artillery shells at the enemy |
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Rockets |
Gunpowder-powered weapons that propelled into the air and launched arrows on the enemy |
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Playing Cards |
Paper-made cards used to play games that were made from thick paper |
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Mechanical Clock |
Accurate clock powered with dripping water to tell time |
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Inoculation |
Method of alerting someone's immune system against diseases |
