HISTORY
ANCIENT CHINA
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Shang (Merchants and traders) The members of the shang group focused on making money by selling objects to other people. The reason that the merchants were technically placed at the bottom of the social structure in ancient China, is that they did not make anything of their own.
Detailed explanation-2: -In ancient China, as the lowermost class in the social hierarchy, merchants were viewed as greedy and immoral, commanding little respect. But since the sixteenth century, when China entered modern times with the sprout of capitalism, merchants have become a strong force to transform the ancient society.
Detailed explanation-3: -Interesting Facts about Daily Life in Ancient China Merchants were considered the lowest class of workers. They were not allowed to wear silk or ride in carriages. Young girls had their feet painfully bound to prevent their feet from growing because small feet were considered attractive.
Detailed explanation-4: -Artisans and workers often worked directly for the state or gentry. Merchants were ranked lower because they were seen as unproductive leeches by the Confucians.