The Yellow Emperors wife Leizu

Medieval European Inventions By Ethen Collins

8th Century Monk

William The Conqueror

Silk, The Hourglass, The Crossbow

Silk
Who: The Yellow Emerors wife Leizu invented silk What: Silk is a thin strong fiber

The Hourglass
Who: Invented by an 8th Century Monk What: Can measure time up to an 1 hour

The Crossbow
Who: William The Conqueror What: A weapon that was used in battles to kill or injure a knight When: It started around 600 B.C. Where: Invented in Ancient China Why: It was made because it was long range and easy to use How: There were three main parts put together by bolts and notches; the wooden stock, string, and the bow which could be wood or iron

When: Made in 2696 B.C.

Where: From Ancient China Why: Made for trade and/or personal pleasure How: Created by taking fiber from silkworms cocoons

When: Made around 300 B.C.

Where: Started in Ancient Egypt Why: It was made to replace the waterglass

How: By taking a piece of blown glass pinching it in the middle then filling one side with sand