Sunday, August 30, 2009
what were the similarities between the government and society of the 3 ancient civilisations
Government: Divine Kingship-People in ancient India believed that god gave the kings the right to rule. People in ancient China believed that the heaven wanted people to be ruled wisely and justly (Mandate of Heaven).Kings of ancient Southeast Asia saw themselves as divine rulers.The kings ruled at the capital cities-The king's palace was located at the capital city in ancient India. The king in ancient China only controlled a small area around his capital. The capital city was directly ruled a sultan (Malay word for king).Society: Centralised rule-Ancient India separate their people from Class System (Varnas) into Caste System (Jatis).Ancient China separate their people by Class System. Ancient Southeast Asia separates their people by Basic Classes.
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