Ancient Chinese Society Quiz

Which social group was at the top of the social scale in ancient Chinese society?

• Nong

• Gong

• Shi

• Shang

What was the primary responsibility of the peasants in the nong social class?

• Governing regions

• Raising armies

• Working on farms and producing food

• Studying to work as bureaucrats

What was the main reason it was practically impossible for most people to move from one social class to another in ancient Chinese society?

• Lack of education

• Strict social hierarchy

• Lack of military protection

• High taxes

What was the main job of peasants when they were recruited to create infantry units in ancient Chinese society?

• To engage in hand-to-hand fighting with other peasants

• To manage agricultural activities

• To craft weapons and armor

• To trade goods with other regions

Why were craftspeople treated as inferior to the nong class?

• They did not own any land

• They were not skilled

• They were not part of the military

• They did not produce food

What was the primary occupation of the shang social class in ancient Chinese society?

• Farming

• Crafting

• Trading

• Military service

How did many merchants in ancient Chinese society become wealthy?

• By creating highly specialized items

• By lending money to those in debt

• By working in agriculture

• By serving in the military

Which social class was wealthy enough to afford slaves in ancient Chinese society?

• Nong

• Shi

• Gong

• Shang

What was the primary reason merchants were placed at the bottom of the social structure in ancient China?

• They did not create anything of their own

• They were involved in agriculture

• They were part of the military

• They were responsible for law enforcement

Who was considered the most important person in ancient Chinese society?

• The shi class

• The emperor

• The merchants

• The farmers