Question

Briefly compare the similarities between the ends of the Roman Empire and Han China. Describe the causes and consequences of each. Be sure to clearly develop and organize your ideas and support your answer with evidence from the course.

Answer 1

Answer:

The main reason, which is the major similarity between the fall of Roman Empire and Han China is because of trade problem which led to increase in taxes. As the taxes were increased, the low class and the middle class had to fight for survival and maltreatment.

Explanation:

ROMAN EMPIRE:

The great Roman Empire was founded in the year 27 BC and later fell or was later dissolved in the year 1453, on the 29th day of the month of May(476 AD).

With the establishment of the Roman empire many cultures and "soft" technologies were introduced.

HAN OF CHINA:

The Han dynasty operated on the monarchy type of Government and it is one of the biggest and longest China dynasty as many Chinese till today still refer to themselves as the "Hans".

SIMILARITIES BETWEEN THE END OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE AND THE HAN DYNASTY OF CHINA.

- Both were great and powerful empires.

- they both relied on trade for their Economy. When the trades in the respective empires fell, the Economy fell too, so there is the need for tax Increament. When the tax was Increased, more levies were levied on the poor masses and this lead to them fighting the injustice.