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Feudalsim through Protestant Reformation
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History
9th Grade
10/12/2009

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Gunpowder
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Chinese invention that causes the war to become more deadly. Gunpowder was used in guns.
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Compass
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Chinese invention- used for a sense of direction and helped people on their expositions.
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Number zero
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Invented by the Muslims. This opens the minds of many people and made them think out of the box.
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Preserve Ancient Greek and Roman Texts
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The monks and the Muslim Empire preserved ancient Greek and Roman texts. They helped preserve the Greco-Roman traditions for future generations in Western Europe.
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Make Sturdy Bells
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Chinese invented the bells. They were used to make cannons. The projectile in the bell was gunpowder. The use of metal inspired the Europeans.
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Block Printing
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Chinese Invention. Caused the invention of money, and eventually will inspire the Europeans to create the printing press.
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Printing Press
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Causes a reading revolution and soon to follow in a revolution in education and science. Martin Luther took advantage of the printing press by posting his 95 theses on church doors.
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Silk
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Chinese Invention- silk was traded for other goods, and was even used to make clothing. Will inspire European exploration to the east. (Christopher Columbus's voyage west)
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Invent Algebra
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The Muslims invent algebra. This helps future generations in the field of mathematics. It is inspired by the number zero.
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Abacus
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Chinese Invention- First calculator invented in China. Later inspires the Muslims in math.
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