Ways of the World: A Brief Global History First Edition Robert W. Strayer Ways of the World: A Brief Global History First Edition CHAPTER 6 Eurasian Social Hierarchies 500 B.C.E.–500 C.E. Copyright © 2009 by Bedford/St. Martin’s
Society and the State in Classical China An Elite of Officials The Landlord Class Peasants Merchants
Class and Caste in India Caste as Varna Caste as Jati The Functions of Caste
Slavery in the Classical Era: The Case of the Roman Empire Slavery and Civilization The Making of a Slave Society: The Case of Rome Resistance and Rebellion
Comparing Patriarchies of the Classical Era A Changing Patriarchy: The Case of China Contrasting Patriarchies in Athens and Sparta
Chapter 6 Eurasian Social Hierarchies, 500 B.C.E.–500 C.E. Spot Map 6.1 Yellow Turban Rebellion (p. 159) Spot Map 6.2 The Rebellion of Spartacus (p. 169) Indian Society (p. 154) Chinese Peasants (p. 159) India’s Untouchables (p. 161) Roman Slavery (p. 167) Chinese Women Musicians (p. 171) Chinese Women at Work (p. 172) Women of Athens (p. 174) A Girl of Sparta (p. 176)