Reasons Trade Increased: better transportation on the canals, improved navigational tools like the compass, invention of paper money, and because of the demand for luxury items Growth of commerce encouraged people to move to the cities People who moved to cities could make a living as merchants, traders, peddlers, and shopkeepers Landowners left their farms because they preferred the shops and social life of the cities More people brought more opportunities for business (cities grew even larger) 10. Which inventions made it easier to travel long distances safe at sea? How did it make it safe? Compass helped sailors travel to faraway lands. The lodestone helped the sailors navigate to foreign countries. They no longer needed to rely on the sun and stars. Canal locks allowed boats to pass from one level to another in a canal. They also built water tight compartments which helped ships to stay afloat. 11. What did Chinese inventors discover while experimenting with saltpeter? Chinese inventors discovered gunpowder which at first was used for fireworks and later where used for weapons. 12. What invention did the Chinese use when making playing cards in the 9th century? The Chinese used woodblock printing to make playing cards. Famous artists drew designs that were on the backs of the playing cards. 13. Briefly explain the main ideas of the following philosophies: Buddhism, Confucius, and Daoism? Confucius focused on relationships and respect for the position you have in the relationship. Ruler Husband –subject –wife Father-Son sibling-younger sibling Daoism concentrated on living simply in harmony with nature. Daoism believe in accepting change and with the flow. Buddhists believe your goal in life is to reach Nirvana which means to turn away from your desires which cause pain and suffering.
Reasons Trade Increased: better transportation on the canals, improved navigational tools like the compass, invention of paper money, and because of the demand for luxury items Growth of commerce encouraged people to move to the cities People who moved to cities could make a living as merchants, traders, peddlers, and shopkeepers Landowners left their farms because they preferred the shops and social life of the cities More people brought more opportunities for business (cities grew even larger) 10. Which inventions made it easier to travel long distances safe at sea? How did it make it safe? Compass helped sailors travel to faraway lands. The lodestone helped the sailors navigate to foreign countries. They no longer needed to rely on the sun and stars. Canal locks allowed boats to pass from one level to another in a canal. They also built water tight compartments which helped ships to stay afloat. 11. What did Chinese inventors discover while experimenting with saltpeter? Chinese inventors discovered gunpowder which at first was used for fireworks and later where used for weapons. 12. What invention did the Chinese use when making playing cards in the 9th century? The Chinese used woodblock printing to make playing cards. Famous artists drew designs that were on the backs of the playing cards. 13. Briefly explain the main ideas of the following philosophies: Buddhism, Confucius, and Daoism? Confucius focused on relationships and respect for the position you have in the relationship. Ruler –subject Husband –wife Father-Son sibling-younger sibling Daoism concentrated on living simply in harmony with nature. Daoism believe in accepting change and with the flow. Buddhists believe your goal in life is to reach Nirvana which means to turn away from your desires which cause pain and suffering.
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