According to tradition in ancient china, the status of each person depended on his or her ? And ?.
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Life as a Farmer
The majority of the people in Ancient China were peasant farmers. Although they were respected for the food they provided for the rest of the Chinese, they lived tough and difficult lives.
Working for the Government
Farmers had to work for the government for about one month each year.
Food
The type of food that people ate depended on where they were living. In the north the main crop was a grain called millet and in the south the main crop was rice.
Interesting Facts about Daily Life in Ancient China
- Merchants were considered the lowest class of workers. They were not allowed to wear silk or ride in carriages.
- Young girls had their feet painfully bound to prevent their feet from growing because small feet were considered attractive. This often caused their feet to become deformed and made it difficult to walk.
- Three generations (grandparents, parents, and children) usually all lived in the same house.
- Most homes in the city had a courtyard in the middle that was open to the sky.
- Tea became an important part of Chinese culture around the 2nd century. It was called "cha".
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