Confucianism? HELP!!!?

I haven't been able to find a straight answer so here's my questions:
How has Confucianism affected Chinese Civilization historically? (politically, socially and Economically)
So how has it affected China's past? I definitely know present and future but the past? I might just be a little confused but help is appreciated!
PS I definitely will give a best answer.

Wow. This sounds like homework!

i know back around 700 BC everyone followed it and it helped in the invention of chopsticks

Confucianism is the basis for their "hon our" system

So when an Asian guy jumps out of a building because he shamed his family by failing somehow, you know who to blame

Hmmmm. I studied that in World History last week and I already forgot. Well, it looks like I'm failing.