1.1.3 Technological advancements: gunpowder and printing

Cards (19)

  • During which dynasty was gunpowder discovered in China?
    Tang Dynasty
  • What were the ingredients of the first gunpowder recipe discovered by alchemists?
    Saltpeter, sulfur, charcoal
  • What was the first military application of gunpowder?
    Fire arrows
  • Gunpowder was originally intended to be an explosive weapon.
    False
  • What was the purpose of gunpowder made with saltpeter, sulfur, and honey?
    Ritual ceremonies
  • In what country did woodblock printing originate?
    China
  • What type of weapon did fire arrows deliver?
    Incendiary weapons
  • Arrange the milestones in printing technology in chronological order.
    1️⃣ Early Chinese woodblock printing
    2️⃣ European block printing
    3️⃣ Modern high-speed rotary presses
    4️⃣ Digital printing methods
  • When was the first version of the King James Bible printed?
    1611
  • When did movable type spread to Europe?
    1423
  • What did the mass production of books contribute to in society?
    Increased literacy rates
  • What was one of the primary impacts of increased literacy?
    More people gained reading skills
  • How did cultural exchange benefit from printing?
    Wider sharing of knowledge
  • What military strategies did gunpowder transform globally?
    Long-range warfare
  • What is a drawback of gunpowder in military terms?
    High production costs
  • Who emphasized the strategic use of gunpowder in war?
    Sun Tzu
  • How did printing contribute to economic growth?
    Information dissemination, trade growth
  • What is the key difference in the timelines and impacts of gunpowder and printing despite their shared origin in China?
    Their global spread and effects
  • In which century did gunpowder's military use begin to spread globally?
    15th-17th centuries