Chinese Uses of Rockets :
Chinese Uses of Rockets The Chinese were thought to invent rockets but no one knows for sure. http://history.msfc.nasa.gov/rocketry/images/03.gif
How they made the rockets :
How they made the rockets Chinese alchemists mixed Sulphur, potassium nitrate and carbon to make the explosive gunpowder that was the earliest solid fuel for rockets.
Religious Purposes :
Religious Purposes Used in ceremonies for worship
They thought the fire works would reach the gods they believed in http://img.alibaba.com/photo/10460936/China_Kyling_Fireworks_Display_Shell.jpg
Fire Arrows :
Fire Arrows The first form on Chinese fireworks (rockets)
They were made out of an early form of gun powder.
They found black powder(gun powder) while trying to find an immortal drink. http://theageoffire.homestead.com/files/firearrow.jpg
Time and Place :
Time and Place Fireworks were made during the Song dynasty
Some sources say fireworks were originated in India, but the Chinese were credited for making gunpowder. http://www.mymym.com/gfx/CNY-Fireworks1.jpg