Samantha Libler APWH Mr. Maifield 23 September 2014 Technology Use The Han Dynasty and Roman Empire were two of the most powerful civilizations of their era. From a few centuries B.C.E. to a couple centuries after C.E.‚ these empires significantly enhanced their cultures with advancements in technology‚ but differed in their views of technologies importance and how it was valued. The Han Empire was much more worried about how technology could be advanced to ease the workload of the common
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Thesis: Since Imperial Rome and the Han dynasty were taking places at relatively the same time‚ they have many similarities. But considering the distance and isolation from each other‚ many differences also occurred. Both Rome and Han China used technology to improve their empire‚ but changing your social class rank was very difficult in China‚ but a bit easier in Rome. Similarities: Both the Roman and the Han had advanced technology like roads‚ sewage/water systems‚ engineering‚ and architecture
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RomeAncient Rome and Han China are different in the ways how their slaves were treated. Overall‚ they were ultimately more similar because of the importance of trade and family. Slaves in Ancient Rome were treated very harshly. They were put in gladiator fights to the death against fellow slaves and occasionally lions for the entertainment of the community‚ although it was against the law for a citizen to kill another citizen’s slave. Also‚ 10% of the populations of Rome were slaves‚ which means
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Han Fei Tzu says‚ “If conformers to law are strong‚ the country is strong; if conformers to law are weak‚ the country is weak…” This political philosophy held by Han Fei Tzu is not solely held to him‚ but it is also similar to that held by the philosopher Lao Tzu. Both philosophers strongly emphasized the importance and need of leaders to conform their society with regard to governance and leadership. Despite having similar views with regard to leadership and governance‚ each philosopher has a slightly
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Rome and Hans China Comparison Essay The ancient empires Rome and Hans China played a vital role in the economic health of Europe and Asia. They were also two of the biggest and most powerful empires of Ancient Europe and Asia. Yet Han China only lasted about 200 years‚ and Rome for about 900. In the end they were not beaten by any superior force or empire‚ but by plagues‚ low birth rates‚ internal strife and corruption‚ lower tax income‚ and barbarians. The continuous attacks by barbarians led
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great civilizations‚ Han China (206 BCE - 220 CE) and Mauryan/Gupta India (315 BCE - 550 CE) were the economic giants of their time. The economic production of both dynasties originally began with extensive agriculture and eventually developed extensive trade systems. However‚ Mauryan/ Gupta India emphasized trade and its economic importance while China‚ due to religious conflictions‚ allowed trade to occur‚ but never permitted it to become a main focus of their economy. Han China and Mauryan/
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Kimberly Giron AP World history September 27‚ 2012 World History DBQ Han society had positive attitude towards technology as some saw it as beneficial to society and others considered it a gift. Roman society had more of a supportive yet demeaning attitude towards technology. There is no doubt that things that benefit people and gift are considered positive. A Han government official (Document 1) wrote to local officials in order to advise them on how to use their technology to prevent floods
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Han China (206 B.C.E. – 220 C.E.) and Imperial Rome (31 B.C.E. – 476 C.E.) have some similarities and differences such as in foundation‚ governmental control‚ and collapse. These factors either helped their empire or weakened them influencing their fall. Imperial Rome and Han China had some similarities and differences in their foundation. In the eight century B.C.E.‚ Rome began as a small city-state on the western side of Italy. Originally they were a monarchy but in 509 B.C.E. they knocked off
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Imperial Rome and Han China are both well recognized empires‚ known as strong and fairly successful. Although the empires had some differences they also had similarities in their methods of political control. Similarities between these empires include the belief that leaders had connections to God‚ religious tolerance‚ and public works provided to citizens. Along with the similarities in political control the differences include Rome having a democracy while China had a centralized bureaucracy‚ Rome
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versions have deeper‚ malevolent meanings behind them; while modern tales are more positive‚ and inspirational. This happens especially in Disney’s adaption of Hans Christian Andersen’s the Little Mermaid. Disney’s movie ends with Ariel’s dreams coming true and living happily ever after. Well‚ that’s not exactly the way the story was written. Hans Christian Andersen wrote the Little Mermaid in 1837. This is around the time that Europe was going through some significant changes. Charles Darwin’s Theory
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