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So the Chinese wouldn't get lost. Also so they could tell if they were going north,west,east,or south
Theodora Hartmann
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∙ 12y agoThe Compass was invented by English men during the time of the colonies in America, during the slave trade trade we gained technological advances like the compass. It was a needle sitting in a bowl of oil that was magnitised.
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What is an instrument invented by the Chinese to show direction?
The Magnetic Compass.
Which Chinese inventor invented the compass?
No one knows. All we know is that the Chinese and Europeans helped to make the Chinese compass.
Was the compass invented because of christopher Columbus's discovery and exploration of America?
NO! Compass was invented by Chinese in B.C's.
What is an instrument invented by the Chinese in about AD 100?
A compass was invented by the Chinese and was very useful to the sailors.
What is a Navigation tool invented by the Chinese in the 1400s?
Compass
What did the Chinese invent to safely guide their fishermen and explorers?
The Chinese invented the Compass.
When was the Chinese magnetic compass invented or made?
To invent something you have to make it. It was invented.
Which Chinese invention revolutionized maritime navigation?
The compass. The ancient Chinese invented the compass and revolutionized maritime (ocean / water) navigation.
Who invented the first compass?
First CompassThe Chinese invented the magnetic compass. Use the link below for more information.thats right
Is an instrument invented by the Chinese to show direction?
The Magnetic Compass.
What did the Chinese invent that helped them on their explorations?
The Chinese invented the compass during the Han Dynasty. A compass is used to locate cardinal and intermediate directions.
What are some Chinese achievements?
They invented the first compass! They also invented gunpowder (boom!)
