me & my friends were watching fireworks a couple weeks ago on 4th of july and we were wondering
2006-07-14 06:10:59 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
The Chinese
2006-07-14 06:14:05 · answer #1 · answered by Becky 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As early as the Chinese Han Dynasty (206 BC–AD 220) the world's first firecrackers (basic fireworks) were made by roasting bamboo to produce the loud sound (known as "bian pao") that was intended to frighten evil spirits. In the Northern and Southern Dynasties (AD 420–581) the firecrackers were used not only to dispel evil but also to pray for happiness and prosperity.
An etching of the 'Royal Fireworks' display on the Thames in 1749.The discovery of gunpowder and the subsequent invention of true fireworks is also owed to the Chinese. Taoist monks played with the basic components of gunpowder to create fireworks in their spare time. Eventually, the art and science of firework making developed into an independent profession of its own. In ancient China, pyrotechnicians (firework-masters) were well-respected for their knowledge and skill to mount dazzling displays of light and sound. Some scholars say fireworks were developed in the Sui and Tang Dynasties (581–907), but others argue there were no fireworks until the Northern Song Dynasty (10th century).
2006-07-14 06:16:44 · answer #2 · answered by lrod 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fireworks originated in China some 2,000 years ago. The most prevalent legend has it that fireworks were discovered or invented by accident by a Chinese cook working in a field kitchen who happened to mix charcoal, sulphur and saltpeter (all commonly found in the kitchen in those days). The mixture burned and when compressed in an enclosure (a bamboo tube), the mixture exploded.
2006-07-14 06:27:41 · answer #3 · answered by galactic_man_of_leisure 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Chinese were the first to invent Fireworks. The first type required roasting Bamboo to make a small Bang! Not to long after the discovery of Black Powder (an early version of Gun Powder) was used. It was often used by monks to scare away evil spirits.
2006-07-14 06:21:08 · answer #4 · answered by richard_ragone 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first fireworks were invented by the ancient chinese.
2006-07-14 06:14:14 · answer #5 · answered by GreekMonsta090 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Won Long Dong
A Chinese inventor
2006-07-14 06:14:16 · answer #6 · answered by Bill 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Chinese.
About a thousand years ago.
2006-07-14 06:13:20 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Chinese. They invented the first gunpowder and they have not forgotten that fact.
2006-07-14 06:32:50 · answer #8 · answered by thebushman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fireworks
2006-07-14 06:15:04 · answer #9 · answered by jaimestar64cross 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Chinese. We like to blow things up, lol
2006-07-14 06:14:02 · answer #10 · answered by AsianPersuasion :) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋