Question

During the Warring States period in china , trade increased and the kinds of goods exchanged became more diverse. What effect would this have on how the merchant class was viewed?

Answer 1

Merchants would be needed more because the warring states were constantly at war.(armies need supplies, merchants have supplies)

Answer 2

The correct answer is the following.

The Warring States period in China was from 475-221 BC. It was a conflictive period in ancient China. Many states were engaged in war before the Qin Dynasty conquered them and finally China were united.

During the Warring States period, trade increased and the kinds of goods exchanged became more diverse. The merchant class were view with respect and were more prominent as trade developed and merchants became middle class because they could get more money and increase their wealth. When Qin’s conquest ended the Warring States period, merchants had a respectable position in the social class rank of China. The trading of many and diverse products allowed them to increase its presence and position in those years.