China
China's Impact on the World
Throughout history there have been many groups of people and civilizations that have had an impact on the world. Many can argue the ancient Mayans or the civilization of Mesopotamia and others within the fertile-crescent have had the greatest impact on the world. All of these cultures have had an effect on the way we live today. Many agree China has by far been the greatest civilization and had the most impact on the world and society. I believe China has had the greatest impact on the world through its inventions.
One invention that has had an impact on the world is gunpowder. Gunpowder was invented in China in the third century and used to develop weapons like the cannon, before it was heard of in Europe. Chinese chemists discovered gunpowder by concocting a mixture of sulfur, saltpeter, and charcoal and exposing that to heat. During the Song Dynasty (A.D. 960) military manuals were made to discuss it for military purposes. Soldiers used gunpowder......
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