Han and Roman Empires
The Roman Empire existed between 31 B.C.E to 476 C.E. and the Han Dynasty occurred 202 B.C.E. to 220 C.E. They existed at same times but were on opposite ends of Eurasia. They both had regions that were ruled by either kings, viceroys or governors in the name of the emperor. They were both similar in slavery, government, and their downfall. They also had their differences in religion, military, and center of power.
Both civilizations had very strong central governments which allowed for powerful and expanding kingdoms. Both empires had to develop road systems for their expanding military. The Roman army men were experienced and privileged and held high ranks in their class system and played an important role, along with the senate, in choosing an emperor. The center power for the Roman empire was generally the senate. The ruler for the Han dynasty was hereditary. The Han dynasty's military wasn't as loyal. Most of the soldiers were newly drafted and......
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