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The earliest known Chinese poems were composed. The ancient Chinese were artistically distinguished due to the production of poems.
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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 is the legendary founder of Taoism. He develops teachings of Tao Te Ching.
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The Shih Ching (Book of Odes) is compiled. It is the first anthology of Chinese poetry.
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Ssu-ma Ch'ien writes Records of the Historian. It is about the history of China through Wu Ti's reign.
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T'ao Ch'ien is born. They were an important early lyric poet.
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The first Chinese dictionary is compiled. This is an important milestone, as it was one of the very first dictionaries ever created.
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Pan Chao, the sister of Pan Ku (who wrote History of the Former Han Dynasty), writes Lessons for Women.
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Diamond Sutra is published. It was the first book with a printed date.
