Chinese emperors turned their backs to the north and their imperial palaces traditionally faced south during the imperial period of Chinese history. Therefore, the statement is True.
During the imperial period of Chinese history, there is a sitting pattern adopted by their emperors. This sitting pattern was meant to show their superiority to the common people and their officials
<h2>Further Explanation</h2>
The Chinese emperors during the imperial era of Chinese history were imperialistic; they would sit facing the south and turned their back to the north.
The other officials would sit on the east and west side of their monarchs according to their ranks. The officials with the highest ranks would sit on the north side of their emperor depending upon their ranks.
The officials with the lowest rank and the common people or the audience would also sit on the south side of the palace.
This sitting pattern was adopted during the imperial era so that anyone that visits the palace would prostrate to the emperor facing north. The sitting pattern was also done to show superiority, the emperor is regarded as the North Star and other officials that surround him are considered as the central axis.
Directions are very important to the Chinese, they see facing the south as good fortune and light. Also, during the imperial period of Chinese history, the imperial palaces faced the south to avoid misfortunes.
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- Chinese emperors
- direction
- imperial period
- north
- south
- imperialist
