Compass--this originated in China and made its way through Africa, the Muslim Empires and Europe.
The magnetic compass became important during sea voyages in navigating the direction of the boats. This method was more reliable especially when the sailors were unable to see the stars to direct navigation.
The magnetic poles always run from the north to the south. so if you are standing in the northern hemisphere the compass would be pointing toward the southern hemisphere.
<span>The philosophes were a group of intellectuals during the French enlightenment in the eighteenth century. They were composed of people from numerous fields, including science, philosophy, politics, and broader social issues. They were committed to finding weaknesses in society and improving them. They strongly challenged organized religion and feudalism, both of which had been centers of society up to this point.</span>
I think your referring to rosa parks the woman who sat on the bus
