Comparative Look At The Roman Empire And Han Dynasty...

A COMPARATIVE LOOK AT THE ROMAN EMPIRE AND HAN DYNASTY ECONOMIES Scott Hosier History 111: World Civilization Before 1650 December 27, 2016 The Roman Empire and Han Dynasty had simple economies--when compared to current global economies--founded on agriculture, mining, trade, and taxation. Although those economies were straightforward it allowed civilizations to grow and eventually collapse. However, the two civilizations had drastically different methodologies on the exchange of market goods. These two economies will be described in order to properly understand, compare, and contrast similarities as well as their differences. The hills near the Tiber River were populated with farmers and sheepherders. It was those simple people that would set the foundation for Rome and become its first inhabitants. Those early residents were controlled by a civilization known as the Etruscans. Not much is known about the early populations living near modern-day Rome other than some evidence of chariot races, athletic contests, music, and other forms of art. In 509 B.C., the Romans were able to gain control and pushed the Etruscans out of their lands. Soon after, the Romans established a Roman republic led by two consuls elected by congregations of wealthy men. Rome was officially founded in 753 BC by its first king, Romulus. Early on, the city was nothing more than a collective of farmers around the Tiber River. The city was only approximately 14 miles from theShow MoreRelatedRoman Empire Vs. Han Dynasty939 Words   |  4 PagesCompare and Contrast Essay Roman Empire vs. Han Dynasty Bethany Corl HIEU 201-B11 September 29, 2014 Compare and Contrast Essay The Roman and Han empires flourished in culture, wealth, and technological advances at their pinnacle, leading not to future stability, but to greed, corruption, and ultimately their downfall. The Roman and Han empires were different with respect to how each came to gaining their power. However, each held several similarities within their governmentsRead MoreKautilyas Theory10704 Words   |  43 PagesWrite an essay on Kautilyas theory of state? Abstract:  Kautilya was the key adviser to the Indian king Chandragupta Maurya (c. 317-293 B.C.E.), who first united the Indian subcontinent in empire. Written about 300 B.C.E., KautilyasArthasastra  was a science of politics intended to teach a wise king how to govern. In this work,  Kautilya offers wide-ranging and truly fascinating discussions on war and diplomacy, including his wish to have his king become a world conqueror, his analysis of which kingdoms