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Period: 1400 BCE to 1100 BCE
Earliest Evidence of Chinese writing found on Shang Oracle Bones
Archaeological evidence shows that objects such as bones and turtle shells were used by ancient Chinese to write hieroglyphic forms of writing. -
1279 BCE
Novels and novelists
Novels came into the limelight during the Yuan dynasty. Novelists influenced the evolution of this genre. Many novels written during this time period are still read down to our day. -
551 BCE
Confucian Teaching
Confucius began to teach about ethical and political values. His followers wrote his teachings down in the Analects. Confucian beliefs spread throughout China and influenced local societal values. -
500 BCE
Tao Te Ching
Lao-tzu develops and records the Tao Te Ching. The Tao Te Ching is an ancient text containing the religious and philosophical teachings of Taosim. The recorded teachings influenced Confucianism and Chinese Buddhism. -
221 BCE
Ch'in Dynasty and its Emperor
Emperor Shin Huang Ti destroyed many philosophical and religious books, He left behind only those that dealt with science and medicine. -
100
Chinese Dictionary
Xu Shen composed the first Chinese dictionary. It's contents helped to shape Chinese writing and symbols. -
105
Invention of Paper
Cai Lun invented paper during the Han dynasty. This invention has allowed more information to be recorded throughout history. -
Jan 1, 1040
Movable Type
Bi Sheng invents the movable type. This elementary form of type was essentially cubes of wood with Chinese letters carved into them to leave a print on paper.
