They didn't create accurate maps because if they had North America would have been known about.
wood block printing is the invention that enalbed the Chinese to permantly record their knowledge and Eurpean to produce books in quantity
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The printing press revolutionized mapmaking by allowing for the mass production of maps, making them more widely available and accessible to a larger audience. This facilitated the sharing of geographic knowledge and navigational information, which in turn encouraged further exploration and discovery of new lands. Additionally, the printing press enabled mapmakers to create more accurate and detailed maps, contributing to the advancement of cartography during the Age of Exploration.
block printing.
Iron- and steel-casting
although primative, the quadrant enabled explorers to take accurate measurements
Iron- and steel-casting
gun powder and magnetic compasses
The ancient Shang Dynasty operated at a very high level of civilization and had the earliest examples of Chinese writing. The Shang society was mainly agricultural with knowledge and use of animal husbandry. They were also known to practice human sacrifice.
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