Question

Why was the Shi class so powerful, even though they were not wealthy? Select the best answer from the choices below. a They often determined if an emperor had lost the Mandate of Heaven b They could command battles c They served as scholars and officials in the government d They had the respect of all the other classes, as well as the emperor

Answer 1

c They served as scholars and officials in the government

Step-by-step explanation:

The Shis are a Chinese social class and they served as stewards or even soldiers that went to battle and this class was neither top hierarchy nor lower-rung hierarchy because they were in-between and they served as court officials.

The Shi class was powerful, even though they were not wealthy because they served as scholars and officials in the government