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Article: If you lived in the Han dynasty ...
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- Appleseeds
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- October 1, 2002
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Good morning Let's pretend for a moment that the year is A.D. 100. YOU are very special; your parents call you "Precious Child." In fact, all Chinese children are considered special. But even more special are old people. Your grandparents are honored for their wisdom. You are very respectful toward them.
If you are royal, you are very wealthy. Perhaps last night you fell asleep to songs played on a stringed instrument. Perhaps today you will wear a beautiful silk brocade jacket.
If you are not royal or wealthy, you may be very poor. Many Chinese peasants live on farms. Rice growing is an important job. Perhaps you work in a rice field.
If ...