False.
Chinese junks were indeed technologically advanced ships for their time, but they did not use steam-powered engines. They relied on sail power, often with multiple masts and a variety of sails. The use of steam-powered engines did not exist during the Tang and Song dynasties.
Chinese junks were some of the most technologically advanced ships of their time. These multiple-deck ships could carry up to
500
people at a time. They also used
steam-powered engines
to keep from sinking. These innovations enabled junks to contribute greatly to China's prosperity during the Tang and Song dynasties.
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