What do you think is the single most important innovation or development of ancient China?

-1. The innovation impacted a large number of people.

2. The innovation changed the beliefs of the Chinese and/or the way things were

done.

3. The innovation has had a long-lasting impactModern Timekeeping.



Since the emperor's heir was determined to be the one conceived on a certain moment in time, modern timekeeping was developed so they knew which one of his wives, mistresses, concubines, etc were the one who conceived.



1. The innovation of modern time keeping effected a large number of people (we need clocks and timekeeping in almost every aspect of our lives)



2. you'll have to look that one yourself



3. Same as 1 above.