Spreading Of Confucianism throughout Asia

  • 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

    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

    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

    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

    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.