during the Han Dynasty in 2nd century B.C.E. and the Romans in the 1st century B.C.E. had various views on the agricultural technology which came about during the time period of these empires. While both the Han and Roman empires used technology to show self glorification‚ the Han’s attitudes were more beneficial‚ opposing to the Roman’s outlook in technology which was less valued. The Han and Roman Empires technology were both self glorifying. In Document 6‚ Plutarch who is a Roman high official
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"Using the documents‚ analyze Han and Roman attitudes toward technology. Identify one additional type of document and explain briefly how it would help your analysis." The Han and Roman Empires were extremely important empires during the time of their existence. The Han Empire began around 206 BCE and ended at around 220 CE. The Roman Empire began at around 27 BCE and broke apart into two halves‚ the West falling in 476 and the East collapsing in 1453. The Han Dynasty and the Roman Empire have
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During the era of classical civilizations‚ the Han dynasty and the Roman civilization were among the most important forces in the world. These two civilizations had large influences on the world and had elaborate views on various advancements like in politics‚ art‚ and religion. However‚ one of the most important advancements that both civilizations embraced was technology. Within these civilizations‚ many people had different attitudes toward technology. Their views differed because of various factors
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Han and Roman Attitudes Toward Technology Technology is an important aspect in all civilizations‚ and depending on the point of view looked at the opinions vary greatly. Especially when comparing opinions of lower class and upper class people‚ or gender. During the early first centuries of the Han Dynasty and Roman Empire there were a lot of mixed feelings toward technology. Depending on whose opinion you heard the answer would vary between negative and positive outlooks. Most opinions seemed
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2007DBQ： Han and Roman Attitudes Toward Technology Throughout the history Han Dynasty of China and the Roman Empire were the two enormous political unities‚ both developing their technology well. Han was generally positive and supportive toward the technology using though Roman thought that each job has its own social dignity‚ therefore leading to the inferior attribute to the craftsmen and technology involver. Han was praiseful towards its achievements and progression of the technology‚ while few
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The attitudes towards technology between the Hans and the Romans are different. The Romans attitude towards technology was more negative. While the Hans were more considerate towards technology. In documents 1‚ 2‚ 3‚ and 4 the Hans supported technology advancing in their society. In documents 5‚ 7‚ and 8 the Romans thought that technology were undignified. Also‚ document 6 was the only document about the Roman favoring technology. Documents 1 and 4 are about water inventions advancements that
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Han and Roman attitudes towards technology in the late BCE and early CE pointed towards two main categories‚ positive and negative. The Majority of the documents had positive attitudes towards technology because of its obvious benefits to the author’s cities. Documents 1 and 8 show government officials in charge of water technology. Both show obvious support for the technology they are associated with‚ preventing floods or creating aqueducts for their cities. Also‚ their jobs require them to use
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| The Han and the Romans were ahead of the game when it came to technology. However‚ they both had very different attitudes towards the subject. The Han were determined to get ahead and they were supportive of others who made advances within the empire‚ whereas the Romans‚ although determined to get ahead‚ were arrogant and judgmental of each other’s work. This is proven when you look over the Han and Roman documents. In Docs 3 and 4‚ there is admiration shown
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The Chinese attitude towards technology was that it should be useful to and help the common people. The Roman attitude towards technology was that it was it was of little prestige and didn’t relate to the upper classes and was therefore of less importance. Documents 1‚ 2‚ 3‚ and 4 all have a positive attitude towards technology and that it should be useful to and help the common people. In document 1‚ it talks about preventing flood prevention‚ selecting a person as chief hydraulic engineer‚ ordering
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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‚ showing his interests in
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