Classical China contributed some of the most useful and impressive inventions in science and technology. Give at least two examples of these inventions and explain how they improved life in classical China. Then give one example of a modern form of technology that has improved your life in some way. Write your answer in three brief paragraphs.

Members of the common school movement believed that

"if i have seen farther than others," said newton, "it is because i have stood on the shoulders of giants." who were the giants to whom newton was referring? could this be said of any scientific accomplishment? explain.

Which of the following is not true of the xiongnu empire? burial mounds included glass beads and mirrors made from the sands throughout the region. there was more cooperation through trade between the tribes. other tribal units that were eventually assimilated were indo aryan, xianbei, hunyu, scythina and han chinese. as each nomadic tribe and civilization was conquered or absorbed into the larger empire, the xiongnu were able to hold more territory.