The Chinese Civilisation — Question 2

The social setup of the ancient Chinese society is described below:

1. Class divisions existed in the Chinese society. The king was at the top position.
2. The nobles came next to the King.
3. The merchants and craftsmen were third in position.
4. The farmers were the fourth in position.
5. Finally slaves constituted the lowest class of the society. They were usually the prisoners of war.
6. The soldiers formed an important category in Chinese society. They were highly respected and feared by the people.
7. The Chinese lived in joint families where the eldest male member was the head of the family. The families lived in groups or clans.