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The earliest evidence of writing was found on Shang oracle bones. The earliest form of poems were composed.
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Also during this time the Chou dynasty was established. And at this time so were institutes of feudalism.
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Lao-tzu founder of Taoism developed teachings of Tao Te Ching. Also the first anthology of Chinese poetry was complied.
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Nomads from the north captured and raided Hao and the Chou dynasty capital which caused local warlords to battle one another. At this time the Chinese began to cast iron.
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The Taoist philosopher wrote the Chuang Tzu. At this time Ssu-ma Ch'ien wrote the Record of the Historian which is about the history of China through Wu Ti's reign.
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Shih Huang Ti became emperor of China. At this time the Great wall was begun and the silk routes were opened up for trade during the Han dynasty.
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The period of the Former Han ends. The period of Later Han begins under Kuang Wun Ti and Buddhism reaches China.
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Pan Ku wrote the History of the Former Han Dynasty. Also the first Chinese dictionary was written.
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Poetry writing was included in the civil service examination. Also the birth of Wang Wei a painter and poet occured.
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The Grand Canal was completed & it linked the Yangtze and Yellow rivers together. The civil service system was begun under T'ang emperor.
