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Who were the ruling class in ancient China?
Who were the ruling class in ancient China?
- The land-owning nobles
- The Shi class (correct)
- The scholars
- The peasants
Which group in the Shi class ruled over different regions of China?
Which group in the Shi class ruled over different regions of China?
- The peasants
- The governors (correct)
- The land-owning nobles
- The scholars
How did the land-owning nobles gain their power?
How did the land-owning nobles gain their power?
- By studying and becoming highly educated
- By inheriting land and status (correct)
- By working as government officials
- By leading armies
What was the main occupation of the scholars in the Shi class?
What was the main occupation of the scholars in the Shi class?
Which social class made up the majority of ancient Chinese society?
Which social class made up the majority of ancient Chinese society?
What did the peasants have to do in exchange for protection from the Shi class?
What did the peasants have to do in exchange for protection from the Shi class?
What was the main occupation of the peasants in ancient China?
What was the main occupation of the peasants in ancient China?
Who produced all the food for the country and paid most of the taxes in ancient China?
Who produced all the food for the country and paid most of the taxes in ancient China?
What was life like for most peasants in ancient China?
What was life like for most peasants in ancient China?
What happened to the peasants during times of drought, war, or economic troubles?
What happened to the peasants during times of drought, war, or economic troubles?
Which social class in ancient China included armorers, metalworkers, and carpenters?
Which social class in ancient China included armorers, metalworkers, and carpenters?
Why were artisans and craftspeople considered 'inferior' to the peasants in ancient China?
Why were artisans and craftspeople considered 'inferior' to the peasants in ancient China?
What was the main focus of the merchants and traders in ancient China?
What was the main focus of the merchants and traders in ancient China?
Who were considered the least honorable group in ancient China?
Who were considered the least honorable group in ancient China?
What was the role of mothers and grandmothers in ancient Chinese families?
What was the role of mothers and grandmothers in ancient Chinese families?
What was the value placed on education in ancient China?
What was the value placed on education in ancient China?
What was the significance of the Lunar New Year in ancient Chinese families?
What was the significance of the Lunar New Year in ancient Chinese families?
How were children expected to treat their parents in ancient Chinese society?
How were children expected to treat their parents in ancient Chinese society?
What was the belief about the spirits of ancestors in ancient China?
What was the belief about the spirits of ancestors in ancient China?
How were women treated in ancient Chinese society?
How were women treated in ancient Chinese society?
What was the purpose of footbinding in ancient China?
What was the purpose of footbinding in ancient China?
Why did girls have to have small feet to marry a rich man?
Why did girls have to have small feet to marry a rich man?
Why did people in China start using chopsticks to eat?
Why did people in China start using chopsticks to eat?
What did Confucius promote instead of sharp knives at the dinner table?
What did Confucius promote instead of sharp knives at the dinner table?
What is a common food in Asia that has a special connection with chopsticks?
What is a common food in Asia that has a special connection with chopsticks?
What special item do families offer to the Kitchen God on the "off year" day?
What special item do families offer to the Kitchen God on the "off year" day?
Why do families burn the Kitchen God's picture?
Why do families burn the Kitchen God's picture?
What do families do after the Kitchen God goes to Heaven?
What do families do after the Kitchen God goes to Heaven?
When do families offer "nian gao" to the Kitchen God?
When do families offer "nian gao" to the Kitchen God?
Why do families pour liquor on the Kitchen God's picture?
Why do families pour liquor on the Kitchen God's picture?
Shadow puppetry originated in China over 2,000 years ago during the Han Dynasty.
Shadow puppetry originated in China over 2,000 years ago during the Han Dynasty.
Shadow puppets are made from leather or paper.
Shadow puppets are made from leather or paper.
Shadow plays can be performed by groups of seven to nine performers or by groups of two to five.
Shadow plays can be performed by groups of seven to nine performers or by groups of two to five.
