Chinese

By charlie.106213
  • Period: 1400 BCE to 1100 BCE

    Earliest Chinese writings found on Shang oracle bones

    The Shang dynasty developed a rich culture that was filled with literature and arts. As a result of this being so long ago, it was difficult to recover a lot of evidence, but archaeologists did find the first evidence of writing.
  • Period: 551 BCE to 479 BCE

    Confucius teaches values

    Confucius taught ethical values such as honesty, loyalty and respect for elders. his disciple later recorded his teachings in Analects.
  • Period: 500 BCE to 500 BCE

    Shih Ching

    The Shih Ching (Book of Odes) is composed. This was the first anthology of Chinese poetry.
  • Period: 330 BCE to 330 BCE

    Chuang Tzu

    There is a Taoist philosopher Chuang Tzu is becoming well know for his arts. One of his most famous works was the Chuang Tzu.
  • Period: 54 to 54

    Pan Ku

    Pan Ku writes History of the Han Dynasty. This is the first popular recording of history in literature.
  • Period: 100 to 100

    Chinese Dictionary

    The first Chinese dictionary is compiled. This is a huge landmark in Chinese society to become well educated.
  • Period: 690 to 690

    Poetry

    Poetry is included in the civil service examination. This marks dedication to arts of literature.
  • Period: 868 to 868

    Diamond Sutra

    The Diamond Sutra is published. this will go down in history as the first printed book with a publish date.