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How does the ancient Chinese compass work?

They used a special load stone with natural magnet inside.


What two ancient cultures used the compass?

The ancient Chinese and the ancient Greeks were two cultures that utilized the compass. The Chinese are credited with the invention of the magnetic compass around the 2nd century BC, originally used for divination and later for navigation. The Greeks, particularly by the time of the Roman Empire, adopted the compass for navigational purposes, enhancing their maritime exploration. Both cultures significantly contributed to the development of navigation techniques in ancient times.


How much is an ancient Chinese compass?

700 MONEYSSS


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 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.


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


Which Chinese inventor invented the compass?

No one knows. All we know is that the Chinese and Europeans helped to make the Chinese compass.


How was a compass used in ancient china and how does it affect society today?

What purpose did the ancient compass serve


Who was the inventor of the compass?

The compass was invented during the Han Dynasty in ancient China. While there were multiple inventors involved in its creation, the Chinese explorer and inventor, Shen Kuo, made significant improvements to the design of the compass.