What is the difference between the class division in ancient Europe and China?

The class division in ancient Europe was also very different from that in China. First of all, the class division between China and China, which we know best, is different in different historical dynasties. Taking the Shang and Zhou Dynasties in ancient China as an example, the classes were divided into emperors, vassals, ministers and scholars.

In ancient China, this way of dividing classes was mainly applicable to the traditional patriarchal clan system. Patriarchal system, pay attention to strict hierarchy, lower levels can not surpass higher levels. There are distinct grades, except for the son of heaven. Each vassal state was also divided into different grades. Then, for example, in the Han Dynasty, different social classes were divided into doctors, scholars and Shu Ren.

After the development of industry and commerce in ancient China, merchants and farmers were divided into different grades. Generally speaking, in ancient times, when agriculture was emphasized and commerce was suppressed, the status of businessmen was very low. In ancient western European countries, the class division was very different from that in ancient China. They divided people into nobles, civilians and slaves.

Only nobles and civilians can fight for rights, and slaves have no human rights. The basis and standard of this division are mainly determined by their pedigree and the number of means of production they occupy. People are divided into nobles and civilians according to the means of production they own, that is, the amount of property.

The basis and form of class division between ancient China and ancient Europe are different, which is mainly related to the historical background and traditions of various countries. The political systems and ideologies of various countries are very different, but there are also great similarities, that is, they are all divided for the benefit of the upper class, exploited and oppressed to varying degrees, and all belong to the product of ancient feudal autocracy.