Chapter 5 (Society and Inequality)

Chapter 5 (Society and Inequality)
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Inequality

Social hierarchy in China 
  • govt consisted of all men
  • peasants were seen as the backbone of society
  • Merchants were looked down upon as they were known only to make money off of other peoples hard work
  • three classes (elite officials, peasants, and merchants)
  • Anyone can move to a different level
  • once you have enough land, you will have the wealth and power. When you have the wealth and power you can move up.

Social hierarchy in India
  • the Caste System 
  • (top to bottom) priests, warriors, merchants, peasants, and outcasts
  • Once born into a class, you stay 






Slavery in the Roman Empire
  • Slaves in Rome referred to as Barbarians, did what they could do to survive
  • mass suicides of Roman slaves 
  • Slaves made up a third of the population






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