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1 Roman Empire and Han Dynasty A Short Comparison AP World History

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3 Roman Empire

4 Han Dynasty

5 Characteristics Han China Well organized bureaucracy based upon Confucian ideas and education Roman Empire Well organized bureaucracy founded on Roman law and classical learning

6 Characteristics Han China Emphasis on Family ancestors: patriarchical Reliance on landed gentry Engineering accomplishments: roads, canals, the Great Wall Roman Empire Emphasis on family: pater familias Reliance on patricians Engineering accomplishments: roads, aqueducts, amphitheatres, domes, sewage systems, central heating

7 Characteristics Grand CanalRoman Roads

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9 Characteristics Great WallRoman Aqueduct

10 Characteristics Han China Religion: Confucianism, Daoism, native gods, intro to Buddhism Roman Empire Religion: Emperor as god, paganism, intro to Christianity

11 Decline of Han Dynasty Infighting among ruling elites Inequitable distribution of land - tax burden fell on peasants rather than on large landowners Series of peasant rebellions Generals usurp political power - become warlords

12 Decline of Han Dynasty 220 CE generals divide empire into three kingdoms. Emigration of nomadic peoples into N. China kept country disunited

13 Decline of Roman Empire Internal opposition - barrack emperors Difficulties in administering vast empire creates rivalries and divisions of authority Eastern and Western Empire - capital moved to Constantinople

14 Decline of Roman Empire Germanic invasions by Vandals, Ostrogoths, and Visigoths 476 Odacer deposes final Western Roman Emperor Eastern Roman Empire becomes Byzantine Empire - lasts another 1000 years

15 Shared Characteristics Decline in Morals and Values Decline in those values that have upheld this particular society together Public Health and Urban Decay Political Corruption Unemployment and Inflation Inferior technology Military Spending

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