Chinese Events that Influenced Literature Timeline

  • 1400 BCE

    Early Chinese writing

    One of the earliest writing during that time. Found on oracle bones thought to be in the 1400 BC.
  • 551 BCE

    Confucius

    Confucius
    He teaches about the values such as honesty, loyalty and respect. His disciples end up making a book that show his ways.
  • 330 BCE

    Taoist Philosopher

    Taoist Philosopher
    Chuang Tzu writes the Chuang Tzu. He is also Taoist' philosopher.
  • 54

    Pan Ku

    Pan Ku
    He created the "history of the former Han Dynasty. It was created so China could remember the dynasties.
  • 106

    Pan chao

    Pan chao
    She was the sister of pan Ku and imperial historian. She was a widow and the one that created "lessons for women".
  • Dec 24, 690

    Poetry

    Poetry
    It is included in the civil service examination. The requirement is because poetry was very important in the Chinese culture.
  • Dec 24, 868

    Diamond Sutra

    Diamond Sutra
    It was the first book to have a printed date it is published in.
  • Dec 24, 1200

    Song lyrics

    Song lyrics
    They were called tz'u and they were sung by women entertainers. They became to gain a major poetic form.