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Q: What was used before the compass?
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What are some methods used for finding direction before the compass was invented?

The sun


When was a compass discovered?

The compass was discovered in ancient China around the 2nd century BC. It was initially used for divination before its navigation applications were realized.


Tool used to draw circles and arcs?

Compass compass compass


What year was the first compass made?

The first compass was invented in China during the Han Dynasty around the 2nd century BC. It was used for divination before being adopted for navigation.


How would world be without a compass?

People arleady knew how to navigate using stars (for instance before the compass was invented). And anyone seriously working with magnets would've stumbled across one that could be used as a compass eventually.


What is a compass saw used for?

A compass saw is used to make curved cuts


What year was the compass invented in?

The compass was invented in China during the Han Dynasty around 206 BC to 220 AD. It was initially used for divination purposes before being adapted for navigation in the 11th century.


What is a tool used to draw circles and arcs?

compass


What is the difference between a compass and a compass rose?

a compass uses magnets to point north, whereas a compass rose is used on a map to direct north, south, east, and west. to my knowledge a compass rose is only used on a map.


Was the compass made before the 1800?

yes


Was the compass invented because of christopher Columbus's discovery and exploration of America?

No, the compass was invented earlier, in ancient China, long before Christopher Columbus's voyages to the Americas. It was used for navigation by various cultures around the world, not just by Columbus.


Who ivented the compass?

The compass was invented in ancient China during the Han Dynasty, around the 2nd century BC. It is believed to have been first used for divination before being adapted for navigation.