Question

Xi Lin is a boy living in a small chinese village. His father is a nobleman who owns many pieces of land. Xi Lin has a friend whose father is a craftsman. Xi Lin's brother is the general of the royal army. According to the Chinese class system, which of the boys would be treated with more respect?

• A. Xi Lin
• B. Xi Lin's brother
• C. Xi Lin's friend
• D. All of them would be treated with equal respect.

Answer 1

The correct option is B Xi Lin's brother

Xi Lin's father is a nobleman, but his brother is the army general. The army general is an administrator in the kings court. Xi Lin's friend is the son of a merchant. According to the Chinese class system, the King would be given the highest regard, followed by his administrators (who are also sometimes given the title of nobility). The next would be the nobility followed by merchants and traders.