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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
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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.
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Confucius teaches about ethical values such as honesty, loyalty, and respect for the elders. His disciples recorded his teachings in Analects.
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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.
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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.
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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.
