Aristocracy
Gentry.
Merchants were crucial to the Renaissance as they facilitated trade and the exchange of ideas across Europe and beyond, contributing to economic prosperity and cultural flourishing. Their wealth allowed them to patronize artists, architects, and scholars, fostering advancements in art, science, and literature. Additionally, the rise of merchant city-states, such as Florence and Venice, became centers of innovation and culture, further igniting the Renaissance spirit. Ultimately, merchants helped to shift the focus from feudalism to a more dynamic, commerce-driven society.
Some types of government positions, they would sometimes would have to pass a test to be it a certain position in China's golden age.
Some types of government positions, they would sometimes would have to pass a test to be it a certain position in China's golden age.
The scholars were the most honored in China's golden age
In ancient China, during the Han dynasty, there were educated degree-holders (such as xiucai, juren, or jinshi) and who would enjoy special privileges of dress, law and social position.As no more than 5% of them could become officials, the majority of the scholar-gentry stayed in local villages or cities as social leaders. The scholar-gentry carried out social welfare measures, taught in private schools, helped decide minor legal disputes, supervised community projects, maintained local law and order, conducted Confucian ceremonies, assisted in the government's collection of taxes, and preached Confucian moral teachings.As a class, these scholars represented morality and virtue. Although they received no official salary and were not government officials, their contributions and cooperation were much needed by the district magistrate in governing local areas.During the Han Dynasty, the Chinese government adopted Confucianism as their ideology more than anything. Confucius believed that rule should be by a class of "scholars" who were able to pass an exam, which would be open to everybody. these people were called scholar gentries.The poor were unable to afford the eduaction neede for the difficult exam and the rich were able to basically cheat their way through.
Merchants were in middle class.
Members of the gentry included Confucian scholars, government officials, landlords, and rich merchants.
Aristocracy Gentry.
The social class in China that comprised Confucian scholars, government officials, landlords, and wealthy merchants is often referred to as the "scholar-official" class or the "gentry." This class played a significant role in the governance and culture of imperial China, as they were typically educated in Confucian philosophy and held significant influence in both local and national affairs. Their status was often derived from education, land ownership, and wealth, which allowed them to maintain power and prestige throughout Chinese history.
government officials and Confusion scholars
There were four main classes of rank in ancient china, as decided and proposed by the scholars and officials of that time. In order; The Shi - the scholars and officials The Nong - the peasants and farmers The Gong - the artists and craftsmen The Shang - the merchants and traders
Few merchants and scholars were interested in Buddhism.
Officials were chosen from the small group of scholars who were able to read and write Chinese.
educated peoples served as China's scholar-officials.
People wanted government jobs because song emperors and scholars believed that officials who studied Confucius would be rational, moral, and able to maintain order. Hope this helps!
Priests,teachers,scholars,philosopher
Few merchants and scholars were interested in Buddhism.