Origins of Chinese Science and Technologytraces the intriguing legends and scientific explorations of the Chinese people. Find out about the Four Great Inventions that shaped the Chinese civilisation and explore the amazing breadth of Chinese inventiveness in fields ranging from mathematics and astronomy to geography and agriculture.

Prologue

Four Great Inventions

 Compass

 Paper-Making

 Gunpowder

 Printing

Astronomy

 Theories on the Structure of the Universe

 Methods of Dividing the Starry Sky

 Astronomical Observations

 Astronomical Instruments

 Calendars

 Timekeepers

Geography

 Seismograph

 Maps

 Geology

 Meteorology

Mathematics

 Abacus

 Before the Abacus -- Counting Rods

 Other Mathematical Achievements

Agriculture and Industry

 Metallurgy

 Development of Agriculture

 The Textile Industry

Engineering Marvels

 The Great Wall of China

 Dujiang Irrigation System

 The Grand Canal

Archl'tecture and Engineering

 Unique Architectural Features

 Types of Buildings

 China's Architectural Mosts

Other Inventions

Great Ancient Scientists

Exchange of Science and Technology