Question

whats one way in which shang architecture reinforced the social distinctions of their society?
choose 1 answer:
a elites and lower - class people lived together in shared residential areas
b the elites and craftsmen lived within the inner walls of the city, separated from lower - class residents who lived within the outer walls
c elites and craftsmen lived in the higher floors of buildings while lower - class people lived on the bottom floors

Explanation:

In Shang society, architecture was used to demarcate social classes. Option A is incorrect as living together would not reinforce social distinctions. Option C is wrong as multi - story buildings in the Shang era were not common in the way described. Option B is correct because separating elites and craftsmen (inner walls) from lower - class (outer walls) through city wall architecture clearly shows social distinctions.

Answer:

B. The elites and craftsmen lived within the inner walls of the city, separated from lower - class residents who lived within the outer walls