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What's Your Destiny? Tang and Song Social Classes

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Students are learning about the Tang and Song Chinese Dynasties. create a “What’s your destiny?” game where you will find out what Chinese social class you fall into.

This learning resource guides students through an interactive simulation focused on the social hierarchies of the Tang and Song Dynasties in ancient China. Participants will explore their social mobility options by making critical life choices that influence their standing within the society. The activity details the four main social classes—Gentry, Peasants, Artisans, and Merchants—elaborating on their roles and the implications of social status during this historical period. Essential vocabulary is introduced, and participants track 'destiny points' based on their decisions. Various scenarios encourage students to analyze and reason through how each choice impacts their character's social mobility, ultimately leading them to reflect on the significance of the civil service exam system and the innovations that characterized this Golden Age.