WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -In an ideal Chinese home, three generations (grandparents, parents, and children) of the same family lived under one roof. The head of the household was the grandfather or eldest male. Once the grandfather died, the children divided the household and made their own homes.

Detailed explanation-2: -Xiao, or filial piety, is an attitude of respect for parents and ancestors in societies influenced by Confucian thought. Filial piety is demonstrated, in part, through service to one’s parents.

Detailed explanation-3: -There were four social classes in ancient China including noble, farmers or peasants, artisans or craftsmen, and merchants. The four social classes were based on the teachings of Confucius. The four social classes were to allow people to live in harmony and balance.

Detailed explanation-4: -China’s government was an absolute monarchy, where the emperor had unquestioned, unregulated, and unchallenged authority. The emperor’s word was law. China’s imperial period began in the 3rd century BCE, but even before this the kings of China ruled in very similar ways.

Detailed explanation-5: -As per sources, he had as many as 2800 children. However, all the women, he had sexual relationships were not his wives. As per ancient traditions, the girls were called concubines. Only Emperors and kings had the right to possess so many women.