Ancient Chinese Inventions and Contributions

Create and complete a poster that describes and illustrates ancient Chinese inventions and contributions.  Include all the important information you can find, such as how it was used, when it was invented, and an illustration to show what it looked like.  See pages 435, 453, 464 through 465, 474,  496 through 499, and 502 MWH.

Use the following inventions and contributions:

-          Art

-          Writing

-          Astronomy

-          Herbal medicine

-          Acupuncture

-          Seismometer

-          Wheelbarrow

-          Paper

-          Shipbuilding

-          Compass

-          Great Wall of China

-          Block printing

-          Gunpowder

-          Waterpump

-          Harness

-          Weaving machines

-          Ceramics/pottery

-          Silk products

Answer the following question:  Which of the above Chinese inventions and/or contributions do you think is the most important?  Explain why in a paragraph or more.