Ancient education was called Chengjun (ancient university).

Legend has it that it was a school in the ancient Yao and Shun period. In the later period of primitive clan commune, clan scale gradually expanded, forming tribal alliance. Social life is often more complicated. In addition to family life, productive labor and military actions to resist foreign enemies, there are various collective ritual activities such as sacrifices and celebrations.

What is the origin of Cheng Jun?

Clans and tribal members have begun to distinguish rank and status, which has produced various requirements for social behavior norms. In order to maintain and strengthen the cohesion and team spirit of clans and tribes, it is necessary to educate and publicize the public. Archaeological findings of the late site of primitive clan commune often have a large open space, which is a bit like a square, and it is obviously a place where clan and tribal members gather.

All kinds of ceremonies, meetings, announcements, regulations and requirements, as well as mobilization and oath before taking action are held here, which shows that it has a significant educational role. After the country came into being, "successful study" became the general name of social education, and successful study became the center of the study of the son of heaven.