More on ancient China

Question 1

Draw a diagram showing the social hierarchy of ancient China. (from top to bottom)

Answer 1

Emperor, officials & nobles, farmers, artisans & crafts people, merchants & traders

Question 2

How did Confucian philosophy influence the daily lives and values of ancient Chinese people in the following categories?
a) Family Structure:

Answer 2

Family structure is important as it determines the rich and poor in chinese practices. It is a concept to respect the elderly and those older than you. The man was the head of the family and was always obeyed. Daughter had little value, not like sons who were valued a lot.

Question 3

How did Confucian philosophy influence the daily lives and values of ancient Chinese people in the following categories?
b) Food and medicine:

Answer 3

It influenced it as China had no source of medication before this invention which revolutionised China forever and provided care for the elderly and sick people, even though it was very expensive at the time.

Question 4

How did Confucian philosophy influence the daily lives and values of ancient Chinese people in the following categories?
c) Tea drinking:

Answer 4

Tea drinking was invented early in China and was forged into the values and practices of Chinese tradition.

Question 5

How did Confucian philosophy influence the daily lives and values of ancient Chinese people in the following categories?
d) Feng Shui

Answer 5

Feng shui is a defined as good fortune upon one self. Certain practices are thought to give good fortune such as building in certain locations, wearing red at a wedding or building houses in a particular way.

Question 6

How did Confucian philosophy influence the daily lives and values of ancient Chinese people in the following categories?
e) martial arts

Answer 6

Martial Arts helped chinese people as a sport and something used to protect yourself in dangerous times eg. in bullying or war.