Why did ancient China invent a compass?

Answer 1

The exact location was not known, but it was created during the Song Dynasty, but thats when it was first used for navigation. Originally magnetism in China was used for Geometric readings. This is known as "Feng Shui"

Answer 2

The first Chinese sailor's compass consisted of a bucket of water with a piece of wood floating in it; the wood had a metal nail attached to it. When the vessel was stopped, the navigator would see which way the needle (nail) was pointing. Not accurate; but good enough to get you where you were going.

Answer 3

Let's get something straight, the Europeans stole the idea of the compass which originated from China! Get your facts straight. China started the idea!

Answer 4

feng shui made the compass in Han dynasty(202 BCE - 220 BCE) in china

Answer 5

in the ancient times of china they could not afford them the real answer is 1901

Answer 6

The magnetic compass served as a navigational aid of explorers, such as Zheng He.

Answer 7

In a tempal in chang wang