answersLogoWhite

0

It isn't really known who actually invented the compass, but we do know that it was around 215 B.C.E. (also can be written as 215 BC)

User Avatar

Wiki User

12y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

What is the name of the person who invented the magnetic compass?

The magnetic compass was invented by the Chinese during the Qin Dynasty around 206 BC. The specific inventor's name is not known.


What was the name of the inventor of the compass?

Feng Shui was the inventor of the compass.I do not agree to that.Feng Shui was the name of the thing they used the compass for, not the person who invented the compass!


Who was the name of the person who invented the compass?

The compass was invented by the Chinese during the Han Dynasty around the 2nd century BC. It is often attributed to the inventor, Ma Jun.


What was the name of the man who invented the first compass?

The man who invented the compass was Sinan. He was born in China.


Why is it unclear who invented the compass?

because the compass was modified by many cultures that we can't name one inventor


What was the name of the person who made the first compass?

I don't believe the actual name of the person is known considering how old the compass actually is. The magnetic compass is an old Chinese invention, first made in China during the Qin dynasty (221-206 B.C.)


What was the name of the first person who made the first compass?

I don't believe the actual name of the person is known considering how old the compass actually is. The magnetic compass is an old Chinese invention, first made in China during the Qin dynasty (221-206 B.C.)


What was the name of the person that made the first compass?

Zheng He


What was the person who made soccers name?

there is no inventor of soccer


Who made hafinium?

A great inventor who goes by the name of Ashvin


What did the Chinese do?

Invented gunpowder, paper as we know it today, the compass, printing, golf, and differential gears, to name a few things.


Name 2 invention that helped with navigation and exploration?

There was no real technological help in 1490's. How they did explore is they would examine the stars, sun and landmasses to figure out which way they were heading. The first real piece of technology that made exploring at lot easier was the compass created in 221-230 BC by the Chinese but the first recording of someone using the compass to explore was in 1371 by a Chinese explorer named Zheng He.