WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The next highest ranking social class were the nobles. The nobles were very important to the king because they were the ones who provided the weapons and foot-soldiers for the military. Often, the nobles would fight in the king’s army as well.

Detailed explanation-2: -Shang society, like most early farming areas, was divided into different classes of people. Rulers (kings) and the wealthy had the most status, followed by the military and bureaucrats. Next came artisans and skilled workers such as craftspeople and finally the peasants, who were usually farmers.

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: -The Shang (Merchants and traders) The fourth and final social class in ancient Chinese society was made up of merchants and traders. The members of the shang group focused on making money by selling objects to other people.