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Earliest evidence of Chinese writing is found on Shang oracle bones (1400-1100 BCE)
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Earliest known Chinese poems (1000-600 BCE)
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Confucius teaches about ethical values including honesty, loyalty, and respect for elders. Disciples record his teachings in the Analects (551-479 BCE)
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Lao-tzu develops teaching of Tao Te Ching
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Book of Odes is compiled
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Chuang Tzu writes the Chuang Tzu, teachings of Taoist philosophy
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First Chinese dictionary is compiled
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Poetry is included in the civil service exam
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Diamond Sutra, the first book with printed dates is published
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Song lyrics sung by women become major poetic form; Li Ch'ing-Chao masters the art (900-1200)
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Pi Sheng invents movable type
