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Chinese Literature 1200 B.C.
The earliest evidence of Chinese writing is found on Shang oracle bones. The earliest Chinese poems were composed during this time. -
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Confucius 800 B.C.
Confucius teaches about ethical values such as honesty,loyalty,and respect for elders. His disciples later record his teachings in Analects. -
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Tao Te Ching 500s B.C.
Lao-tzu was the legendary founder of Taoism. He developed the teaching of Tao Te Ching. -
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Lessons for Women A.D. 106
Pan Chao was a scholarly widow, his sister was Pan Ku and he was an imperial historian after his death. He wrote Lessons for Women. -
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Poetry c.A.D. 690
Poetry writing began. It was included in the civil service examination. -
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Song Lyrics c.A.D. 900-1200
Lyrics to a song, or tz'u,are sung by women entertainers. They became a major poetic form;Li Ch'ing -chao mastered the genre. -
Ssu-ma Ch'ien 85 B.C.
Ssu-ma Ch'ien writes Records of the Historian,a history of China through Wu Ti's reign. -
The First Book A.D. 868
The first book with a printed date,is published. The first book was called "Diamond Sutra".
