One way the ideas of Chang Han provided the political context for Zhu Gaozhi’s decision on Zheng He’s voyage

some women in the middle and upper classes worked as doctors, government officials, or priestesses. both women and men enjoyed a better quality of life the higher they were on the social pyramid. the egyptians believed that their class system created a stable, well-ordered society. each group had its own role to play.

they forced them to b sell their land