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Succession of the Five Emperors
- The Five Emperors period lacked primogeniture succession.
- Rulers prioritized fitness to rule over bloodline, unlike later dynasties.
Separation of Heaven and Earth
- During Zhuanxu's reign, heaven and earth were separated.
- This symbolizes the stratification of society and the concentration of religious power.
Social Stratification
- The separation of heaven and earth represents social stratification in ancient China.
- It reflects the concentration of religious power in the hands of the elite.