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Earliest evidence of Chinese writing is found on Shang oracle bones. Oracle bones are pieces of ox scapula or turtle shells and were used for pyromancy (divination).
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Song lyrics started being sung by women entertainers and became a major form of poetry. The most famous lyric composure was Li Ch'ing-chao. She wrote these lyrics and poems in Tz'u style.
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The first book with a printed date gets published in this time period. The book was called Diamond Sutra. Within the book, there were studies of Zen Buddhism and the theme of devotion. It was found among the Dunhuang manuscripts.
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Poetry writing got established as a crucial way in order to pass the Civil Service Examination. The civil Service Examinations were tests that were implemented in certain countries for permission to recruit and have admission to the civil service (government entry).
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The earliest known Chinese poem composed during this era. Also, the first anthology of Chinese poetry was complied in 500 B.C called the Shih Ching. There were many famous poets during this time period which inspired ancient China
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Lao-tzu was a legendary founder of Taoism. During this era, he developed a book of his teachings called Tao Te Ching.
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Confucius was a Chinese leader, politician, and philosopher. During this time, he teached about ethical values like honesty, loyalty, and respect for the elders. He recorded his teachings in his book he wrote called Analects.
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The first Chinese dictionary was invented and it was called Kangxi Zidian. The creator was the Kangxi emperor of the Qing dynasty.
