Chapter 5

Class and Slavery 

Chinese, French, Russian revolution challenged and destroyed ancient monarchy and class hierarchies; the abolishment movement of the nineteenth century attacked slavery and the women's role/purpose

China

• Han dynasty tried to chose officials through performance and merit
• Some were chosen still due to wealth and connections
• Land was a sign on power and strength
• Peasants had a rough life 
• Merchants were often used and treated poorly 

India 

• Cast System was taken serious 
• Birth decided most of the class people will be living/belonging in
• India had many different types of hierarchy 
• Many of these Hierarchy often fought with each other to see which was more superior 
•  Within the classes many could only have certain jobs 

Roman Empire 

• Slavery was very common
• Slaves were often treated and though of animals 
• Slaves helped pave the Roman Empire and the Wester Civilization 
• Were used as entertainment as gladiators 

Patriarchies/Women

• Were all in cultures
• Each cultured restricted and lenient towards women
• played a huge role in their cultures 
• some are key figures towards change and in history