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The earliest evidence of Chinese writing is found on Shang oracle bones. The earliest Chinese poems were composed during this time.
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Confucius teaches about ethical values such as honesty,loyalty,and respect for elders. His disciples later record his teachings in Analects.
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Lao-tzu was the legendary founder of Taoism. He developed the teaching of Tao Te Ching.
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Pan Chao was a scholarly widow, his sister was Pan Ku and he was an imperial historian after his death. He wrote Lessons for Women.
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Poetry writing began. It was included in the civil service examination.
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Lyrics to a song, or tz'u,are sung by women entertainers. They became a major poetic form;Li Ch'ing -chao mastered the genre.
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Ssu-ma Ch'ien writes Records of the Historian,a history of China through Wu Ti's reign.
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The first book with a printed date,is published. The first book was called "Diamond Sutra".
