Black Powder in the 9th Century AD (jan 1, 800 – jan 1, 900)
Description:
-The invention of black powder (later known as gunpowder) in China. Black powder is a mixture of saltpetre (potassium nitrate), sulfur, and charcoal. This black powder eventually spread to the Middle East, Europe, and Africa.-Benefit: Lead to the invention of many fireworks and was used in ceremonies.
-Cost: Lead to the invention of small bombs, which were used to infiltrate forts.
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Date:
jan 1, 800
jan 1, 900
~ 100 years