Daily life
in Ancient China
The daily life in Ancient China varied as there were different classes which meant different jobs.
Emperor
An Emperor would have the most responsibility, he would have to read the letters of concern sent to him, he would have to make sure his people weren’t starving, make sure his army’s morale was high and they had the best weapons and equipment of the time. Also he would be set the task of making sure the people weren’t being taxed too much and their bosses were paying them enough money.
Farmer
A farmers life would be one of the most tiresome and gruelling jobs of all. You would be out in the freezing cold or boiling hot all day every day. A farmer`s exact job would depend on whether he grew crops, had cattle, sheep, or any other meat/food. A farmer was highly depended on by the emperor because the emperor needed someone to feed his army and people. This was fantastic for the farmers because if they made a good harvest they would receive more money than usual.
Merchants
Merchants would have lived a hard and tough life. They were the lowest class and were treated that way. People believed that they worked for their own benefit and not for to improve the society. Although most merchants were poor and lived in tiny huts made of mud, some, very few, became very wealthy from selling quality products. Soon the emperor`s realised that they were becoming a threat and put heavy taxes on the merchants and their families.
Artisans
Artisans ranked below the Emperors and Civil Servants but above Peasants and Merchants. Artisans were tasked with making clothing from fine fabrics such as silk, they also produced pots and vessels of wine using a method called casting. Artisans made both intricate and symbolic Jewellery of which was seen as a sign of wealth and good fortune, they were experts with bronze and latterly iron of which they produced weapons and armour for the soldiers of the Emperors army.
Civil Servants
The Civil Servants in Ancient China were generally wealthy and highly valued. Civil servants helped to run the government and his empire. The highest ranks worked in the palace and reported directly to the emperor. These officials would have control over the largest areas of the empire. Other officials worked in local districts. They would collect taxes, enforce laws, and act as judges. Also some civil servants managed schools and businesses.
The daily life in Ancient China varied as there were different classes which meant different jobs.
Emperor
An Emperor would have the most responsibility, he would have to read the letters of concern sent to him, he would have to make sure his people weren’t starving, make sure his army’s morale was high and they had the best weapons and equipment of the time. Also he would be set the task of making sure the people weren’t being taxed too much and their bosses were paying them enough money.
Farmer
A farmers life would be one of the most tiresome and gruelling jobs of all. You would be out in the freezing cold or boiling hot all day every day. A farmer`s exact job would depend on whether he grew crops, had cattle, sheep, or any other meat/food. A farmer was highly depended on by the emperor because the emperor needed someone to feed his army and people. This was fantastic for the farmers because if they made a good harvest they would receive more money than usual.
Merchants
Merchants would have lived a hard and tough life. They were the lowest class and were treated that way. People believed that they worked for their own benefit and not for to improve the society. Although most merchants were poor and lived in tiny huts made of mud, some, very few, became very wealthy from selling quality products. Soon the emperor`s realised that they were becoming a threat and put heavy taxes on the merchants and their families.
Artisans
Artisans ranked below the Emperors and Civil Servants but above Peasants and Merchants. Artisans were tasked with making clothing from fine fabrics such as silk, they also produced pots and vessels of wine using a method called casting. Artisans made both intricate and symbolic Jewellery of which was seen as a sign of wealth and good fortune, they were experts with bronze and latterly iron of which they produced weapons and armour for the soldiers of the Emperors army.
Civil Servants
The Civil Servants in Ancient China were generally wealthy and highly valued. Civil servants helped to run the government and his empire. The highest ranks worked in the palace and reported directly to the emperor. These officials would have control over the largest areas of the empire. Other officials worked in local districts. They would collect taxes, enforce laws, and act as judges. Also some civil servants managed schools and businesses.