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What was the ancient Chinese compass used for?
used for direction
Why was the compass invented?
Because the ancient Chinese wanted something to navigate their boats so someone created the compass
How is the Chinese compass important today?
Though it would be much easier to use a modern-day compass, you could use an ancient Chinese compass if you have a working one. Most compasses from ancient China would have had to be well preserved to work. Maybe it does work, but it would probably be inaccurate because of it's age. If it is in complete working order (you could probably go to a well reviewed pawn shop to tell if it works or is accurate) then yes, you could still use it. Not many people do, though. You could buy some that supposedly work on E-Bay for $700. YIKES!
What inventions did the ancient Chinese create that aided communication?
books paper ink and the first compass
Why was the ancient Chinese compass called the south pointing fish?
The ancient Chinese compass was called different things depending on the method used, but in the case of the fish compass, it was called that because the metal they used was cut into the shape of a fish to show directionality.Essentially:A sliver of steel or iron cut in a pointed shape, preferably the outline of a fish.Prepared by heater very red hot and quenched while being held pointed southWhen the compass is to be used a small bowl is filled with water and the tiny sliver of metal is placed on the water. The surface tension supports it and it will function as a compass pointing south.
How much is an ancient Chinese compass?
700 MONEYSSS
What was the ancient Chinese compass used for?
used for direction
Which Chinese invention revolutionized maritime navigation?
The compass. The ancient Chinese invented the compass and revolutionized maritime (ocean / water) navigation.
What Ancient Chinese thing starts with a C?
china? compass?
Why was the compass invented?
Because the ancient Chinese wanted something to navigate their boats so someone created the compass
What instrument did the ancient Chinese invent that helped sailors figure out where they were going?
compass
What instrument did the ancient Chinese invent that helped sailors figure out were they were going?
compass
How is the Chinese compass important today?
Though it would be much easier to use a modern-day compass, you could use an ancient Chinese compass if you have a working one. Most compasses from ancient China would have had to be well preserved to work. Maybe it does work, but it would probably be inaccurate because of it's age. If it is in complete working order (you could probably go to a well reviewed pawn shop to tell if it works or is accurate) then yes, you could still use it. Not many people do, though. You could buy some that supposedly work on E-Bay for $700. YIKES!
Who was the inventor of the compass?
As for the specific person, I'm not entirely sure. I do know though that the first group of people to invent the compass were the Ancient Chinese.
What were great ancient Chinese inventions?
The four most imortant was the compass, gunpowder, papermaking and printing.
What inventions did the ancient Chinese create that aided communication?
books paper ink and the first compass
How did the Chinese compass affect people's lives in Ancient China?
It didn't let people get lost so easily.
