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The first Chinese hieroglyphs were written. This was the beginning of Chinese literature.
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This was a time of scientific progress.Shen Kuo and Su Song both wrote about their research.
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Great Literature and even Religious works that are still used today came from the period called the spring and Autumn period.Taoism and Confucius literature came from this time.
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Famous poets including Li Bai and Du Fu were great factors in contributing to literature. They both wrote a variety of writings including politics that influenced their ways of thinking towards the society.
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Other great works of philosophy and religious writings came from the Warring States Period. Taoism and Confucius literature came from this time.
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Four books written about belief systems in Confucianism. This influenced many writers and literature itself.
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The Qin dynasty standardized the written language. This was meant to help control the civilization. It included a writing concept being taught.
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Cai Lun was said to be the first person ever to invent paper. This definitely shaped literature and still does to this day.
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The Qin emperor liked a new form of thinking called Legalism. This was a philosophy that every one should obey the emperor. Writings on legalism effected the socitey politically, and made great contributions that included propaganda.
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Yuan Dynasty was an era of theater. The Yuan, Zaju style of music was made. This was usually for the rich and included their own style of opera.
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Since 1912, there was a modern ear happening in China. This was where the classical language wasn't used and a westernized culture was influencing chinese
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The first Movable type was invented. This helped spread knowledge faster and more efficiently.
