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Period: 1600 BCE to 1050 BCE
One dynasty
This was the span of the Shang Dynasty -
1400 BCE
Events in Chinese literature
In about 1400 B.C. early forms of Chinese writing is found. this was left by the Shang dynasty. -
551 BCE
Events in Chinese literature
Confucius teachings involved values such as honesty, loyalty and respect for people that are older than you. -
Period: 551 BCE to 479 BCE
Confucius Teachings
Confucius starts to teach about the ethical values that he cherishes, and wants his teachings to be recorded. -
13 BCE
Events in Chinese literature
China has the oldest continuous literary traditions. One of the earliest books was the "Book of Odes". -
100
Events in Chinese literature
In 100 A.D. the first ever Chinese dictionary was being made. this would help with speaking and understanding words. -
690
Events in Chinese literature
In 690 A.D. writing poetry was apart of the civil examination for the applicants.
