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Chinese Shang Dynasty Social Classes
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Chinese Shang Dynasty
and Social Classes
Shang King
Regarded as "The descendant of the heavenly king/emperor". A king was usually succeeded by their own brother.
His (The King's) Official Subjects
Had the power to control religion and military. Religion was important during the Shang kingdom, where the Shang king are usually had his own policies "fortuned-telled" by the shaman
Feudal Lords and Nobles
Peasants
Composed of the royal clan which contributed towards the Shang Dynasty. Help the Shang king rule China.
Worked for fuedal lord and nobles
Herders and Craftmen
Hearded goats, pigs, and cattle. Crafted weaponry for armies.
Labor Workers
Women typically worked indoors while the men worked outdoors
Slaves
Used for sacrificial ceremonies on religious holidays