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1440 BCE
Woodblock Printing was invented
The invention of paper eventually led to the creation of books and then woodblock printing. The first Chinese books were hand written and were made of paper rolled into long scrolls -
690 BCE
Poetry Writing becomes essential
Poetry writing became included in the civil service examination. This ensured that all member of Chinese society were held to a high standard of education and how much it was valued in Chinese society. -
Period: 551 BCE to 479 BCE
Confucius teachings begin
Confucius teaches about ethical values such as honesty, loyalty, and respect for the elders. His disciples recorded his teachings in Analects. -
500 BCE
The Book of Odes
The Book of Odes is a collection of poems dating from the Shang and Chou dynasties. An important part of Chinese history, these poems have been revered, studied and memorized. -
100 BCE
Paper was invented
During the Han Dynasty, paper making forever changed the way words were recorded in China. Paper was made from mulberry bark, silk, rags, hemp, bamboo, and fishing nets. -
100 BCE
The first Chinese dictionary was written
With a a formal written dictionary, the Chinese were have to have a reference to their language. This also helped further scholars create more philosophical writings.
