The largest areas of land are called continents. There are seven continents: Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America.
Paper makers traveled great distances to pay their respects. Paper Folding in Chinese Culture. The name origami is a Japanese term from the words oru (to fold) and kami (paper). In China, the art of folding paper is referred to by the Chinese name zhezhi.Chinese paper folders tend to focus more on making inanimate objects, such as boats or small dishes.Japanese paper folders tend to favor examples of living things, such as the origami crane or a pretty paper flower.Paper folding was first used in China for ceremonial purposes. At funerals, people would burn folded paper representations of the golden nuggets used as currency until the 20th century.apanese paper folders tend to favor examples of living things, such as the origami crane or a pretty paper flower. Paper folding was first used in China for ceremonial purposes. At funerals, people would burn folded paper representations of the golden nuggets used as currency until the 20th century.
However, Cai Lun developed another form of paper, which is used today. Cai Lun was born in Leiyang (then called Guiyang), a part of Hunan. He lived during the Han Dynasty. His courtesy name was Jingzhong (æ¬ä»²). He served the government as an eunuch from AD 75, and in AD 89 got a promotion to be a Shang Fang Si, someone who makes weapons, and a Regular Palace Attendant(ä¸­å¸¸ä¾). Cai Lun invented paper in the year 105. For his invention, he was rewarded by the Emperor. After his death he was considered the patron of papermaking. To make paper, Cai Lun used a pulp made of materials such as tree bark and rags. He then strained the liquid from the pulp and spread it out to dry. Legend has it that the mortar, a tool he used to grind materials, was buried in a pool near his grave.