roman empire and han dynasty a short comparison ap world history
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Roman Empire and Han Dynasty
A Short ComparisonAP World History
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Roman Empire
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Han Dynasty
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Characteristics
Han ChinaWell organized bureaucracy based upon Confucian ideas and education
Roman EmpireWell organized bureaucracy founded on Roman law and classical learning
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Characteristics
Han ChinaEmphasis on Family ancestors: patriarchicalReliance on landed gentryEngineering accomplishments: roads, canals, the Great Wall
Roman EmpireEmphasis on family: pater familiasReliance on patriciansEngineering accomplishments: roads, aqueducts, amphitheatres, domes, sewage systems, central heating
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Characteristics
Grand Canal Roman Roads
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Characteristics
Great Wall Roman Aqueduct
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CharacteristicsHan China
Religion: Confucianism, Daoism, native gods, intro to Buddhism
Roman EmpireReligion: Emperor as god, paganism, intro to Christianity
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Decline of Han DynastyInfighting among ruling elitesInequitable distribution of land - tax burden fell on peasants rather than on large landownersSeries of peasant rebellionsGenerals usurp political power - become warlords
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Decline of Han Dynasty
220 CE generals divide empire into three kingdoms.Emigration of nomadic peoples into N. China kept country disunited
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Decline of Roman Empire
Internal opposition - barrack emperorsDifficulties in administering vast empire creates rivalries and divisions of authorityEastern and Western Empire - capital moved to Constantinople
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Decline of Roman Empire
Germanic invasions by Vandals, Ostrogoths, and Visigoths476 Odacer deposes final Western Roman EmperorEastern Roman Empire becomes Byzantine Empire - lasts another 1000 years
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Shared Characteristics
Decline in Morals and ValuesDecline in those values that have upheld this particular society together
Public Health and Urban DecayPolitical CorruptionUnemployment and InflationInferior technologyMilitary Spending