HISTORY
ANCIENT CHINA
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from parents to children
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from father to his children
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from the mother to children
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from the father to his son
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Detailed explanation-1: -The emperor’s children, the princes () and princesses (), were often referred to by their order of birth, e.g., Eldest Prince, Third Princess, etc. The princes were often given titles of peerage once they reached adulthood.
Detailed explanation-2: -In the Chinese family, the father ruled over his wife and children. The male had much more power over the household than the females. The eldest male (usually the father) was in charge and dominated the affairs of all the family members. Lot of importance was given to male heir as he carried on the family.
Detailed explanation-3: -For centuries, the Mandate of Heaven and Dynastic Cycle were central to Chinese views on government. The Mandate of Heaven was the idea that there could be only one legitimate ruler of China at a time. The ruler’s power was bestowed upon the emperor by the blessing of the gods.