chapter 5

The Chinese decided that in their society that education was key to success, that it was the only way to become a higher member in society, similar to what it is today. India decided that in their society the gods decided who was worthy of nobility or not creating India's caste system. I personally hate the idea of this, at least in China you had a chance of changing your social status. The Roman's had lots a slaves and would often be released but not with citizenship, they would become a half a person and have to pay a special tax. Most of these societies are messed up but I think China's society was more fair than the others.