The social hierarchy in Ancient China was paramount. Emperors, government officials, nobles, peasants, merchants and slaves all had their role to play within Chinese society. This clip collection looks at each of these key groups, examining their daily life and the role law and religion played throughout society.

Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on March 20, 2014. Learn360 is distributed by Infobase for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware.

China's Emperors (1:25) -- Mandate of Heaven (1:10) -- Dynastic System (1:28) -- Ancient China's Government (0:51) -- Ancient China's Administration (1:19) -- Education in Ancient China (0:57) -- Nobles in Ancient China (2:22) -- Peasants in Ancient China (1:56) -- Conscription in Ancient China (1:05) -- Merchants in Ancient China (1:14) -- Marginalizing Traders (1:23) -- Slaves in Ancient China (3:00) -- Credits: Key Groups in Ancient China (0:12).