Women
According to Confucianism, what was a woman’s main duty in Ancient China?
To have a male child to carry on the family name
What was the first thing a family would do when someone died?
Give public notice of the death
Who was at the very top of the social hierarchy in Ancient China?
The Emperor
What was a basic food eaten by poor people in Ancient China?
Rice or Bread
What was the most traded material in ancient China?
Silk
What was the best age for a girl to marry in Ancient China, according to beliefs at the time?
16
What did families burn to honour the dead and help them in the afterlife?
Food and material possessions
What was the name of the class made up of scholars and government officials?
The Shi
What were homes of rich people decorated with?
Gardens, ponds, and statues
Who was the biggest social group?
The Nong
What was the name of the Han Dynasty woman who wrote a book about Lessons for Women?
Ban Zhao
Why were food and drink placed in tombs with the dead?
To support the spirit on its journey to the afterlife
Why were farmers respected more than merchants in Ancient China?
Because they produced food, which was essential to society and were very respected for their hard-work.
What kind of shoes did poor farmers usually wear?
Straw sandals or no shoes at all
What did the Confucian teachings say about women’s ambitions?
That women should not have ambitions or opinions of their own
What did the Yin and Yang theory say about the difference between men and women in Ancient China?
Women (Yin) were soft and passive, men (Yang) were tough and assertive
What did pottery figures placed in tombs represent?
Servants, entertainers, and attendants for the person in the afterlife
Name all of the social groups in Chinese society in order.
The Emperor (ruler), the Shi, the Nong, the Gong, the Shang.
What made rich people’s diets different from poor people’s diets?
They were able to afford more variety in their diet, they had access to meats like duck, pork, pheasants, etc.
What was the name of the anicent Chinese sport that is very similar to modern day soccer?
Cuju
Why were older women sometimes seen as highly respected even though they weren't allowed to have any jobs?
People went to them for advice and called them 'wise women'
Why were funerals a sign of someone’s status in Ancient China?
The more expensive a funeral was, with lots of goods and offerings, showed a persons importance and wealth.
How did the social hierarchy affect people’s everyday lives in Ancient China?
It decided their job, what they wore, where they lived, and how they were treated.
What does the difference in homes and clothing tell us about Ancient Chinese society?
That wealth and social class affected how people lived, dressed, and ate
Who was the first emperor of China?
Qin Shi Huangdi