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During the 8th century Tang dynasty, sulphur and saltpeter were first combined with charcoal to create an explosive called huoyao or gunpowder. A substance that did not encourage eternal life, however, gunpowder was used to treat skin diseases and as a fumigant to kill insects before its advantage as a weapon was made clear. The Chinese began experimenting with the gunpowder filled tubes.At some point, they attached bamboo tubes to arrows and launched them with bows. Soon they discovered that these gunpowder tubes could launch themselves just by the power produced from the escaping gas. The true rocket was born.
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When was the gunpowder plot invented to blow the parliament?
Gunpowder was invented by the Chinese sometime in the 9th century AD.
Gunpowder was invented by the?
The answere is the Chinese.
Is gunpowder one of china's most important inventions?
Gun powder was "invented" in China. The Chinese first used it to make "firecrackers" for festivals & entertainment. Then, gun powder was put to use by Europeans to make "guns" fueled by gunpowder.
When did the Chinese invent the gunpowder?
The Chinese invented gunpowder in 850 B.C.
What were the uses for gunpowder when it was just invented in ancient china?
Gunpower was used for fireworks until guns were invented.
