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History of the compass

History of the compass

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  1. Lodestone

    Naturally magnetized mineral.

    27%

  2. Compass

    Instrument used for navigation and orientation.

    11%

  3. Geomancy

    Method of divination that interprets markings on the ground.

    6.5%

  4. Uunartoq Disc

    Possible Norse sun compass discovered in Greenland.

    4.9%

  5. Han dynasty

    Imperial dynasty in China (202 BC – 220 AD).

    4.3%

  6. Magnetometer

    Device that measures magnetism.

    3.5%

  7. Shen Kuo

    Chinese scientist and statesman.

    3.4%

  8. Birefringence

    Refractive property of materials.

    3.1%

  9. Four Great Inventions

    Canonical landmark inventions in China.

    3%

  10. Song dynasty

    Imperial dynasty of China (960–1279).

    2.9%

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  1. Compass

    Instrument used for navigation and orientation.

    83%

  2. Medieval technology

    5%

  3. Renaissance of the 12th century

    Period during the High Middle Ages of European history.

    2.3%

  4. Flavio Gioja

    Italian mariner and inventor.

    2.2%

  5. History of electromagnetic theory

    2%