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Why were artisans and merchants considered to be lower on social rank than peasants in Shang society

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The Chinese considered this type of work to be unworthy, and so the artisans and merchants had a low status.

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Why were artisans and merchants considered to be lower on social rank than peasants in Shang society

The Chinese considered this type of work to be unworthy, and so the artisans and merchants had a low status.
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