A primary factor that contributed to the significant role of the family in Chinese life was the
A) female-dominated nature of ancient life.
B) labor-intensive demands of crop cultivation.
C) merit-based structure of Chinese government.
D) highly centralized organization of Qin government.
E) density of the population in the Yangtze valley.

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The labor-intensive demands of crop cultivation, particularly in rice paddies, required extensive family labor and cooperation. This helped to solidify the importance of the family unit in Chinese society.

A Primary Factor That Contributed to the Significant Role of the Family