Gunpowder gained increasing importance in military use, and the magnetic compass in seafaring and navigation. The spread of these technologies is regarded as part of a long-term process that led to marked changes both in methods of warfare and in long-distance sea voyages.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was Spread of Gunpowder and Compass?
- Inventions developed in China, such as gunpowder and the compass, spread over time to a wide geography through the trade routes.
- When did Spread of Gunpowder and Compass happen?
- 1100 CE