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Archaeological evidence shows that objects such as bones and turtle shells were used by ancient Chinese to write hieroglyphic forms of writing.
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Novels came into the limelight during the Yuan dynasty. Novelists influenced the evolution of this genre. Many novels written during this time period are still read down to our day.
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Confucius began to teach about ethical and political values. His followers wrote his teachings down in the Analects. Confucian beliefs spread throughout China and influenced local societal values.
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Lao-tzu develops and records the Tao Te Ching. The Tao Te Ching is an ancient text containing the religious and philosophical teachings of Taosim. The recorded teachings influenced Confucianism and Chinese Buddhism.
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Emperor Shin Huang Ti destroyed many philosophical and religious books, He left behind only those that dealt with science and medicine.
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Xu Shen composed the first Chinese dictionary. It's contents helped to shape Chinese writing and symbols.
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Cai Lun invented paper during the Han dynasty. This invention has allowed more information to be recorded throughout history.
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Bi Sheng invents the movable type. This elementary form of type was essentially cubes of wood with Chinese letters carved into them to leave a print on paper.
