Role of technology
Throughout history, technology has played a significant role in helping build our world today. Even a millennium ago, there were technological advances in parts of the world. One of the areas where there were technological advances, was China. Between the 10th and 13th century, China had technological advances from the dynasties within this country. These dynasties have helped the world to become how it is now.
Song dynasty
One of the dynasties, which has made technological advances, was the Song dynasty. The Song Dynasty was a technologically advanced society which was very innovative. The Song dynasty had created accurate clocks and compasses. But there was another invention the Song had made, which was called the Su Song clock. The Su Song clock was able to tell time, the date, and the position of the planets, stars, moon and sun.
But this dynasty was not only known for time and direction. They were also the ones who gave the world paper money, printing, porcelain and gunpowder. But the gunpowder made was mainly used for fireworks. It was only until later they used gunpowder for weapons. Thanks to the Song Dynasty, our world has become the way it is, thanks to their clocks, compasses, paper money and many of the the other things they have invented.
Other Dynasties
Even though the Song Dynasty had made the greatest impact, there were other dynasties that made impacts as well. For example there was the Qin Dynasty. This Dynasty had began in 221 B.C. and ended in 207 B.C. The Qin Dynasty had been known for starting the building of the great wall. They were also known for standardizing money, writing and language, and making the multiplication table.
Another one of the dynasties was the Han Dynasty. The Han Dynasty had began in 202 B.C. and ended in 220 A.D. This dynasty was well known for starting the Silk Road and known for inventing paper. The Han Dynasty was also known for making the seismograph, compass, and the hot air balloon. These dynasties have provided the world technology and has played a huge part in the role of technology.
Links
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/ancient/song-dynasty.html
http://www.bcps.org/offices/lis/models/chinahist/dynasties.html
http://www.bcps.org/offices/lis/models/chinahist/dynasties.html