Chinese During The Golden Age

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China flourished during the golden age. The Chinese had, “Many advancements in the areas of engineering and technology were made during the Tang Dynasty”. “Another major invention of the time was gunpowder”.
“Other inventions included a ceramic called porcelain, advances in mapmaking, gas cylinders for natural gas, advances in medicine, and advancements in clock making”. In addition to the Chinese were, “Printing, paper money, porcelain, tea, restaurants, gunpowder, the compass—the number of things that the Chinese of the Song Dynasty.” China had lots of advancements during the golden age.

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