Matching Pairs ChineseInventions&ImprovementsOnline version ChineseInventions&Improvements by Kacy Romano 1 ABACUS *a counting device *easily add, subtract, multiply and divide 2 GUNPOWDER *used for cannons and weapons *fire arrows; catapult more dangerous *fireworks 3 MAGNETIC COMPASS *created a south pointing compass *could use at sea or for geomancy (laying out buildings) 4 PORCELAIN *statues *objects and vases *to make valuable items 5 PAPER *write books, letters, history, treaties, and more 6 MOVEABLE TYPE PRINTING *print faster and easier *make more books available to more people 7 ICE CREAM *to eat because it’s yummy! 8 WOODBLOCK PRINTING *used to make printed books 9 SILK *used to make clothes 10 DRAGON BACKBONE PUMP *to get more water in less time with one person instead of many