Why was a compass important to ancient China?

Answer 1

to order and harmonize their environments and buildings in accordance with the geomantic principles offeng shui. These early compasses were made using lodestone, a special form of the mineral magnetite that aligns itself with the Earth's magnetic field.

Answer 2

It was important because when china was in war they needed to know were they were going when they were traveling. They needed to know if they were going north, south, east, or west.

Answered by Faith Thompson who goes to Ralph Chandler Middle School in Pelzer, South Carolina.

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Answer 3

It was important because when china was in war they needed to know were they were going when they were traveling. They needed to know if they were going north, south, east, or west.

Answer 4

It told them directions which helped in navigating ships.