China was shaped by the actions of the state. There was a big system of civil service elite officials. people in the bureaucracy were privileged and had high power. Wealth equals class, and so did land owning. Land owning families were the central feature of Chinese society. There were strict peasant rules and conditions. the conditions were so bad. it later led to a peasant rebellion. after the rebellion came a "Great Peace" that was filled with equality, social harmony and common ownership.
Caste system in India. could only rise one social class. Seemed accommodating to immigrants, if the people didn't like the system it was much harder for them to resist and create a rebellion.
Slavery in Rome. slavery was a defining element in roman society. Many could become free but never really gained any rights. the slavery in Rome was your life.
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