SSC MTS EXAM

Detailed explanation-1: -China under the Shang dynasty (about 1750 . . to 1045 . .) was mostly a farming society ruled by an aristocracy whose major concern was war. An aristocracy is an upper class whose wealth is land-based and who passes power from one generation to the next.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Shang Dynasty was a monarchy governed by a series of kings, 29 or 30 in total, over the course of almost 600 years. The king was served by officials who held specialized positions of authority and function; and the officials belonged to a hereditary class of aristocrats, usually related to the king himself.

Detailed explanation-3: -Citizens of the Shang Dynasty were classified into four social classes: the king and aristocracy, the military, artisans and craftsmen, and peasants. Members of the aristocracy were the most respected social class, and were responsible for governing smaller areas of the dynasty.