Han and Roman Empires Comparative Short Answer Questions

Answer each of the following short answer questions comparing aspects of the Han and Roman Empires. Use specific evidence and examples in your responses.

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Compare the social hierarchies of the Han and Roman Empires. How did concepts of citizenship and social status differ between these two classical civilizations?

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Both the Han and Roman Empires developed sophisticated bureaucratic systems. Compare their approaches to imperial governance and explain how each maintained control over their vast territories.

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How did the Han and Roman Empires modify their environments to support their growing populations? Provide specific examples of infrastructure projects from each empire.

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Compare the philosophical and religious foundations of Han China (Confucianism) and Rome (Greco-Roman traditions). How did these belief systems influence their respective societies?

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The Silk Road connected Han China with the Roman Empire. Analyze the economic importance of this trade network to both empires and how each benefited from or contributed to long-distance trade.

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Both the Han and Roman Empires were known for technological innovations. Compare their major technological contributions and explain how these advances supported imperial power.

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Compare attitudes toward education and literacy in the Han and Roman Empires. How did these attitudes reflect broader cultural values in each society?

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How did the Han and Roman Empires differ in their policies regarding state involvement in the economy? Consider monopolies, taxation systems, and trade regulations in your answer.

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Compare how the Han and Roman Empires developed their transportation networks. How did geography influence these developments, and how did transportation systems impact imperial administration?

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Both the Han and Roman Empires eventually collapsed. Compare the internal and external factors that contributed to their declines and evaluate which factors were most significant in each case.

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· Include a topic sentence using the wording of the question.
· Include an evidence sentence after the topic sentence.
· Include an analysis sentence after the evidence sentence. Provide information about how or why a historical development or process occurs or how or why a relationship exists.
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· Responses should be considered first drafts and thus may contain grammatical errors.
Those errors will not be counted against a student unless they obscure the successful demonstration of
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