China’s Inventions Changed the World

B1 – Intermediate

China, a land steeped in history and culture, has given the world some truly incredible inventions. These inventions have not only shaped China’s own society, but have also had a profound impact on the rest of the world.

Let’s read the article below to know more about Chinese inventions that changed the world.

https://www.english-online.at/news-articles/history/chinese-inventions-during-song-dynasty.htm

Vocabulary Questions:

  1. What does “course of history” mean? “Chinese inventions have changed the world during the course of history.” Give a synonym and use “course of history” in a sentence.
  2. What does “date back” mean? “Most of them date back to the Song Dynasty, which ruled the Asian empire between 960 and 1280 A.D.” Give a synonym and use “date back” in a sentence.
  3. What does “at the height of” mean? “It was during this era that drinking tea was at the height of its popularity.” Give a synonym and use “at the height of” in a sentence.

Discussion Questions:

  1. How do you think China’s early inventions compare to modern technological innovations in terms of their impact on the world?
  2. How have these Chinese inventions influenced the fields of science and technology on a global scale?
  3. Can you think of any other inventions or discoveries from different cultures that had a similar impact on the world as these Chinese inventions?
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