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The Four Chinese Inventions Affected Modern Life

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The four Chinese inventions that most affected modern life were the compass, paper money, gunpowder, and rocket. The compass was used by sailors to tell what directions to go. It was controlled by the magnets in the Earth surface. The compass also made it easier for sailors to go on long voyages because they didn't have to use stars. Paper money was also an important chinese invention. It was used to buy different things. It was lighter than coins so it was easier to carry around. Paper money also prevented coins from being the only form of currency. Another important invention was the rocket. The rocket was a device powered by a black powder made of saltpeter, charcoal, and sulfur. They were used in fireworks, and later as weapons. The
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