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WorksheetsAncient China - Key Groups
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is a social class?
line of rulers in the same family
people with a similar position in society
heavenly law giving the king the right to command
A (a) is a way of organizing things (or people) from top down in order of importance or significance.
Ancient Chinese society was based on a strict social hierarchy. Order the social classes from most important to least important.
Emperor and Imperial family
The shi - nobles and officials
The nong - farmers
The gong - artisans and craftspeople
The shang - merchants and traders
Match the following occupations to their correct definition.
A highly skilled class who solely produced the goods essential for daily life.
Artisan
Worked closely with the Emperor, gaining high status and a good income by partaking in governmental duties.
Official
The leader of ancient China, who protected the people and forced them to obey him.
Merchant
Worked on farmland, served as soldiers and worked on building projects.
Emperor
Made their money through the exportation and selling of luxury goods such as silk.
Farmer
Which key group in ancient China believed that the government should not be concerned with money?
The nong
The shang
The gong
The shi
Identify the shang and the nong on the social hierarchy.
In ancient China, the birth of a girl was a sign of good luck.
True
False
Foot binding made women dependent on their husbands and family.
True
False
Women in ancient China were...
Treated well
Educated
Allowed to lead
Treated as second class citizens
Why were the craftsmen (gong) more respected than the merchants (shang)?
Because they owned land
Because of their friendship with the emperor
Because of their money
Because of their skills
