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    Although in different regions of the world and with cultural differences, the same problems plagued both the Han Dynasty and the Western Roman Empire, significantly contributed to their downfall. Some similar causes were pressure from barbarians and poor leadership which affected s their empires. However similar, they were starkly different in areas such as the religious divide that served to weaken Western Rome that did not exist in China. One factor they played a role in the fall of both empires

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    EMPIRE AND THE HAN DYNASTY The Roman Empire and the Han Dynasty Imagine being the head of government in one or two of the most famously remembered governments in the world’s history! The Roman Empire and the Han Dynasty are two of the most famous governments in history. The Roman Empire and Han Dynasty were governed in very different ways, however both contributed greatly to Western civilization. The Roman Empire was in power between 1,000 and 1,200 years. The Han Dynasty was in power approximately

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    understanding that both the Han and Roman empires thought of technology as useful and somewhat revolutionary, but both of them had somewhat different feelings of it. The Han dynasties attitude toward technology was that they thought it was very benefical, and they admired it. The reason this was because they though it to be very helpful in agriculture and construction purposes. Evidence of the positive effects of this can be seen in Document 4: History of the Early Han Dynasty which tells of a governer

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    The Han dynasty and the Roman empire were two of the largest classical empires between 300 BCE to 300 CE and both experienced a period of expansion. These empires developed technology to help with this expansion for military and practical purposes such as metallurgy and the water mills. The Han dynasty used technology to prevent natural disasters, as well as make their tools more efficient, whereas the Romans took pride in their own civilization’s advancements, yet refused to appreciate the lower

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    While various states had existed prior to the Roman and Han Empires, none rivaled the scale and influence of these two dynasties, nor their impact on the development of the civilized world. Even after their decline, both the Roman and the Han Dynasties remained iconic models of empire, with peoples throughout Eurasia seeking to display such significant growth and influence for centuries afterward. Both the Han and Roman empires utilized ecological and cultural resources and limits to structure

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    Persians and Chinese Under the rule of Liu Bang, the Han dynasty (202B.C.E. - 220 C.E.) was one of the world’s largest and wealthiest empires. Among its achievements were improvements to the imperial administration, urban culture, technology and commerce. The dynasty was so successful that the people began to call themselves the Han people. Emperor Gaozu formerly known as Liu Bang , changed the bureaucracy and strict laws by lowering taxes, implementing less severe punishments and allowed

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    HIST/EAS 3461 20171017 What Is The Best Way To Live? The Han dynasty was a time for peace and prosperity. It is often dubbed the Golden Age of China and it is where China was able to grow into a major power. However it wasn’t always like that, the dynasty itself began with a revolt against the Qin empire in 206 BC. However, due to a change in ideals and government, the Han dynasty was able to survive until 220 AD. A major reason why the Han Dynasty was able to survive over 400 years is due to the change

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    The Han Dynasty, the second imperial dynasty of Ancient China, was prosperous and innovative. The scientific development was extremely advanced for the time, and inventions such as the seismometer, sundial, and wheelbarrow greatly improved Ancient Chinese life (Cartwright “Achievements”, 2017). However, perhaps the most important invention of the Han Dynasty was paper. Paper affected countless areas of Ancient Chinese life by transforming the way information and art were recorded, consumed, and stored

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    Rome and China were some of the oldest and most well-known countries in the ancient world. The Han dynasty was a long-lasting dynasty in China's history, and the Roman Empire had a long and strong rule. Like the rules of these empires, the falls of these empires were very impressive. Several similarities to the falls of these empires are apparent. One is the fact that they were both invaded by other tribes that threatened their power. Another was the government corruption that weakened them from

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    Classism in Ancient Athens, Rome, and Han Dynasty Mathematics, philosophy, astronomy, and medicine are some of the significant contributions made by the Greeks, and they were also notorious for their cultivated architecture and sculptures. The Greek culture impacted the Roman Empire and several other civilizations; it remains transforming present-day cultures. The Han Dynasty is one of the most remarkable dynasties in Chinese history. This dynasty incorporated about four hundred years of development

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