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Period: 206 to 221
Killing of Confucian believers
In 221-206 BCE The Emperor of the Qin Dynasty orders that all Confucian texts be burned and also kills a lot of Confucian believers. -
Period: 206 to 220
Honor to Confucianism
In 206 BCE - 220 CE the Han Dynasty recognizes and praises Confucianism. -
500
chosen to be the Minister of Justice
In 501 BCE Confucius was chosen to be the Minister of Justice for the Kingdom of Lu. -
500
Confucianism in Japan
In the 500's CE Confucianism is introduced to Japan -
501
Chosen to be the Chief Magistrate of Zhongdu
In 501 BCE Confucius was chosen to be the Chief Magistrate (mayor) of Zhongdu. -
522
Confucius creates private school
In 522 BCE Confucius starts his own private school Chinese history, teaching writing, mathematics, poetry, archery, driving, and music. -
532
Confucius has a son
In 532 BCE Confucius has a son named Li and is also chosen to be the state of Lu's Husbandry Manager. -
533
Confucius gets married
In 533 BCE Confucius was 19, he married a girl whose last name was Qiguan. -
551
Confucius is born
He was born on September 28, 551 BCE in Qufu, China. -
Apr 25, 1100
Neo-Confucianism
In the 1100's CE Neo-Confucianism is introduced to Japan -
Period: Apr 25, 1271 to Apr 25, 1368
Civil service exam is abolished
In 1271-1368 CE the civil service exam is abolished at the start of the Yuan Dynasty -
Period: Apr 25, 1368 to
The civil service exam is popular again
In 1368-1644 CE - During the Ming Dynasty, the civil service exam is popular again. -
Period: to
Civil service eam becomes popular again
In 1644-1905 CE the civil service exam becomes very popular again during the Qing Dynasty until it was stopped by the throne -
Meeting with Lao-Tzu
In 518 BCE a famous meeting took place between Lao-Tzu and Confucius. Lao Tzu was annoyed by Confucius. -
Leaves Lu
In 497 BCE Confucius leaves Lu and goes to Wei to spread his beliefs. -
Goes back home
in 484 BCE Confucius goes back home to Qufu and centers all of his attention on teaching. -
Confucius died
In 479 BCE Confucius died at 71 or 72 of natural causes. -
Creation of the national service exam
In 958 CE the King of the Goryeo Kingdom creates a national service exam formed by Confucianism. -
Gukjagam School
In 992 CE King Seongjong creates the Gukjagam School to learn Confucianism. -
Period: to Apr 25, 1279
Civil Service Exam
In 960-1279 CE civil servants had to take the civil service exam to determine their work position.