Social classes throughout history By: Emmi Jacobsen
Aztecs
Ruler- Determines were they go to war. The king is considered God. Nobles- knew how to read and write. Merchants/ artist- made objects to sell. They were very good at trade. Peasants- gardening and cleaning. Slaves- Served the nobles. Aztecs
China
Shi- gentry scholar. Nong- Peasant framers. Gong- Artisans, craftsmen Shang- merchants and traders. China
Japan
Emperor- figure head Shogun- Powerful military leader Daimyo- Powerful lords Samurai- Warriors that served the shogun Peasants- No power Japan
Rome
Imperial- highest class. Senators- served the senate. Equestrians- In charge of the stables. Commons- like free people. Freed people- people that bought freedom. Slaves- served people. Rome
Islam
Men- They can go do jobs Women- They have to wear cloth all around them and only their eyes can show. Islam
Middle ages
Kings/ Queens- Greatest lords. Nobles- Vassals to the king. Knights- Served their nobles Peasants- Owns no land. Middle ages
Renaissance
Kings/Queens- Greatest lords Nobles- Vassals to the king Knight- Served their lords Artisans- Made art to sell Peasants- Had no power Renaissance
Scientific Revolution
Church/Kings- Had control of the religion and the towns Artisans- Made drawings and paintings to sell. Philosophers- believed in science and also that the solar system is heliocentric. Peasants- No power. Scientific Revolution