Identify two contributions to technology that were made during the Tang dynasty.(1 point)
Responses
written language and pottery
written language and pottery
sails and irrigation
sails and irrigation
silk and paper
silk and paper
gunpowder and abacus
silk and paper
gunpowder and abacus
The correct answer is:
- Silk: The Tang dynasty made significant contributions to the technology of silk production. They developed advanced methods for sericulture (silk farming) and improved the techniques for reeling silk from silk cocoons, resulting in high-quality silk fabric.
- Paper: The Tang dynasty played a key role in the invention and advancement of papermaking. They refined the process of making paper from mulberry bark and other plant fibers, leading to the production of high-quality paper that was more affordable and widely accessible.