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Final check

Read the text and answer.

a. When was the kite developed?

b. What purpose did the kite have primarily? c. How was the kite used for those purposes? d. What kind of materials were used for making kites?

Total: 24 points

Chinese Irites

Many old inventions were developed in ancient China, such as papermaking,printing, gunpowder and the compass. However, China has contributed countless other inventions to the world, and one of them is the kite.The kite was developed around 3,000 years ago, around 475 - 221 B.C.Kites were exclusive to China for many years before their knowledge of making and using them advanced. Kites in China were made with paper or silk,and with a variety of light woods such as bamboo, that were often used to create the bones of the kite. Later,kites with ornamental paper and fabric were developed.

During times of war, kites played a relevant role in providing military intelligence for the Chinese forces,since they were used for military purposes.Over time, kite flying developed into playthings and kite flying is now enjoyed worldwide.Today, this ancient relic brings the colors and patterns of the ancient dynasties to the modern skies of China.

Taken and adapted from:Chinese kites - history and culture. The History and Culture of Chinese Kites. (n.d.). Retrieved January 21, 2022, from: https://bit.Ily/3KB1Su0

8Which of these Chinese inventions do you think is the most important? Why?

4 p.


Paper making


Printing


Gunpowder


Compass

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