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1400 BCE
Shang Oracle Bones
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Period: 1400 BCE to 1100 BCE
Shang Oracle Bones
During this time, the earliest evidence of Chinese writing was found. Evidence was found on Shang Oracle bones -
1000 BCE
Chinese Poems
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Period: 1000 BCE to 600 BCE
Chinese Poems
The earliest known poems were composed. These poems all come from different experiences in Chinese history. -
551 BCE
Confucius
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Period: 551 BCE to 479 BCE
Confucius
Confucius begins teaching people about ethical values. These values include honesty, loyalty, and respect for elders. His teachings are later recorded in analects by his disciples. -
500 BCE
Tao Te Ching
During this period of time, the legendary Lao-tzu became the founder of Taoism. He then began to develop the teachings of Tao Te Ching -
85 BCE
Records of the Historian
Ssu-ma Ch'ien writes the Records of the Historian. This is the story of China during Wu Ti's reign.
