Social Classes in Ancient China

In ancient China, which class was directly beneath the emperor and imperial family?

• Farmers

• Nobles and officials

• Artisans

• Merchants

What were the nobles and officials in ancient China known as?

• Nong

• Gong

• Shi

• Shang

Which social class in ancient China was highly respected for their ability to feed the population?

• Artisans

• Merchants

• Nobles and officials

• Farmers

What were the farmers in ancient China called?

• Shi

• Nong

• Gong

• Shang

Which class in ancient China included carpenters, metal workers, painters, potters, and jewellers?

• Farmers

• Nobles and officials

• Artisans

• Merchants

What were the artisans in ancient China known as?

• Shi

• Nong

• Gong

• Shang

How did farmers in ancient China pay their taxes?

• With money

• With food

• With labour

• With goods

Which class in ancient China earned more than farmers?

• Nobles and officials

• Merchants

• Artisans

• Soldiers

What additional duties did farmers in ancient China have besides working on the land?

• Teaching

• Serving as soldiers or labouring on building projects

• Trading goods

• Crafting items

How were an artisan’s skills typically passed down in ancient China?

• From mother to daughter

• From teacher to student

• From father to son

• From master to apprentice