Chinese Calligraphy and Writing

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  1. 2. This important art form in ancient China wasn't just neat handwriting, but a way to show elegance and precision.
  2. 3. Early Chinese writing used these to represent objects.
  3. 5. Unlike other languages, Chinese dialects don't use this
  4. 8. Simple markings on this were used to show who owned what in ancient villages
  5. 9. These leaders would choose their advisors based on their calligraphy skills
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  1. 1. This bone with writing on it was used to predict the future in ancient China.
  2. 2. In Chinese, each word or idea is represented by one of these.
  3. 4. This ancient Chinese dynasty is where many experts believe true writing, with more complex symbols, first appeared
  4. 6. another term for fortune teller
  5. 7. This writing surface was invented in China around 100 CE