Contributions of China to Asia

Below are some of the many contributions of China in the Social, Cultural and Technological aspect.

Social Aspects...
-Legalism
-Standardized money, writing and language, and system of measurement
-Building of the Grea tWall of CHina
-Multiplication Table

Cultural Aspect
-Tea
-Paintings
-Taoism
-Calligraphy
-Chinese Opera, Theatre, and Music

Technological Aspect
-Gunpowder
-Paper Making
-Iron Technology (Cast Iron)
-Magnetic Compass
-Hot Air Balloon
-Porcelain
-Guns and Cannons
-Matches
-Umbrella

Taken from: http://www.bcps.org/offices/lis/models/chinahist/dynasties.html

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