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In 221-206 BCE The Emperor of the Qin Dynasty orders that all Confucian texts be burned and also kills a lot of Confucian believers.
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In 206 BCE - 220 CE the Han Dynasty recognizes and praises Confucianism.
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In 501 BCE Confucius was chosen to be the Minister of Justice for the Kingdom of Lu.
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In the 500's CE Confucianism is introduced to Japan
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In 501 BCE Confucius was chosen to be the Chief Magistrate (mayor) of Zhongdu.
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In 522 BCE Confucius starts his own private school Chinese history, teaching writing, mathematics, poetry, archery, driving, and music.
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In 532 BCE Confucius has a son named Li and is also chosen to be the state of Lu's Husbandry Manager.
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In 533 BCE Confucius was 19, he married a girl whose last name was Qiguan.
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He was born on September 28, 551 BCE in Qufu, China.
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In the 1100's CE Neo-Confucianism is introduced to Japan
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In 1271-1368 CE the civil service exam is abolished at the start of the Yuan Dynasty
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In 1368-1644 CE - During the Ming Dynasty, the civil service exam is popular again.
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In 1644-1905 CE the civil service exam becomes very popular again during the Qing Dynasty until it was stopped by the throne
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In 518 BCE a famous meeting took place between Lao-Tzu and Confucius. Lao Tzu was annoyed by Confucius.
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In 497 BCE Confucius leaves Lu and goes to Wei to spread his beliefs.
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in 484 BCE Confucius goes back home to Qufu and centers all of his attention on teaching.
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In 479 BCE Confucius died at 71 or 72 of natural causes.
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In 958 CE the King of the Goryeo Kingdom creates a national service exam formed by Confucianism.
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In 992 CE King Seongjong creates the Gukjagam School to learn Confucianism.
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In 960-1279 CE civil servants had to take the civil service exam to determine their work position.
