"The four great inventions are the miracle and pride of the Chinese nation, but the compass can distinguish the course and see the feng shui; Gunpowder can bombard feudal castles, or it can

Analysis of test questions: The four great inventions spread to Europe, which played a certain role in promoting the collapse of the feudal system in Europe and the arrival of the capitalist era, but did not play a role in promoting social change in declining China, which is closely related to the different social environments between China and the West. So, the answer is C.