Ancient ChinaVersión en línea Matching the Social structure of China por Lynelle Maguire 1 Slaves 2 Noble Class 3 Government officials 4 Emperor 5 Peasants 6 Merchants and traders I am not allowed to marry I have no freedom I work hard for my owner I am owned by the state I live in a brick house with a tiled roof I am a cousin of the emperor I don’t produce anything I ride around on horse back could hire a peasant to go to jail for him I am well respected I am well educated. I like to discuss taxes Help people understand the laws I am the only person allowed to wear yellow My son takes over my job when I die Only my close officials can speak to me. Held in high regard I work all year to pay taxes to rent my land I belong to the largest group in society. I work to provide food for other people I am extremely poor I am below the peasants I breed pigs Made up of traders, money lenders and animal breeders