Money as we know it today is basically the number one way to purchase goods. In ancient China, money was a form of currency to obtain items but trade was the main way to get items that you wanted. However, as time progressed, money became a much more valuable option to use as currency. So, how did Money affect Ancient China?
The first thing to note is that money existed as a form of currency before it became very popular. Trade was the main way people exchanged items. Eventually, money rose through the method of exchange power rankings became another popular trade method along side trading items. The Ming Dynasty is where money became very popular. Money became one of the more prevalent trading options. People still traded items but the use of money became extremely popular.
While money was popular, there were downsides. For example, many people in the villages were afraid that money would cause unnecessary power and greed amongst the villagers. To prevent people from becoming too power hungry or greedy, they came up with a moral guidance calculator. This was made to keep people in check and prevent greed. There is also five gods of wealth. It was believed that the “Gods of the Five Paths to Wealth” would help bring financial opportunities to the people of China.
References
Glahn, Richard Von. The Sinister Way: The Divine and the Demonic in Chinese Religious Culture. Berkeley: University of California Press, 2004. Accessed October 6, 2020. https://ebookcentral-proquest-com.muhlenberg.idm.oclc.org/lib/muhlenberg/reader.action?docID=224788.
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