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