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Chinese Inventions
Social Studies words or vocabulary
Term | Definition |
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Seismograph | Device that measures strength of an earthquake |
Sundial | Uses position of shadows cast by the sun to tell time of day |
Acupuncture | Practice of inserting fine needles through skin at specific points to cure disease or relieve pain |
Silk | A soft, light, highly valued fabric |
Silk Road | 4,000 mile long network of routes stretching from China to the Mediterranean Sea |
Diffusion | Spread of ideas from one culture to another, such as Buddhism coming to China from India |
Porcelain | Material made from fine clay and baked at high temperatures |
Calligraphy | The art of fine handwriting |
Rudder | Steering part under a boat |
Waterwheel | A wheel with buckets attached used to bring up water |