The Classical era was a period of time from 600 B.C.E. to 600 C.E. and was time of development of large civilizations. Two of the largest being Rome and Han China. There were similarities and differences between political control by the Han and ancient Rome empires. Imperial Rome lasted from 31 B.C.E. to 476 C.E. and was established after the fall of the Roman Republic. China was reunited under the Han dynasty’s rule and lasted from 206 B.C.E. to 220 C.E. It is divided into two prominent periods: the Western Han and the Eastern Han.
First, the Han and the Roman officials had different views on government, specifically who should participate in it. In Han China, there was a supreme head of state and allowed no citizen involvement. The head of state was called an emperor and he used punishment to control people instead of allowing democracy to affect the government. The Romans allowed an election to occur for the Senate. Two consoles governed for a year …show more content…
In Rome for example, the military carefully watched the borders and all the major roads of the empire. This helped to keep the “pax romana” or Roman peace. This allowed trade to be popular throughout the whole region. In Han China, men were required to serve two years in the military for border protection. The armies of both empires served as a sign of immense power to both enemies and their own citizens. For enemies, this prevented invasions and for citizens, this prevented breaking of laws. Also, the armies took over other regions to gain political control. Armies were important because although the government of both empires were strict, they couldn’t be everywhere at once, and the armies provided political enforcement needed. A reason for this similarity in army control is the fact that both were advanced in terms of being able to conquer effectively. Thus, this is why the political control is similar
First, the Han and the Roman officials had different views on government, specifically who should participate in it. In Han China, there was a supreme head of state and allowed no citizen involvement. The head of state was called an emperor and he used punishment to control people instead of allowing democracy to affect the government. The Romans allowed an election to occur for the Senate. Two consoles governed for a year …show more content…
In Rome for example, the military carefully watched the borders and all the major roads of the empire. This helped to keep the “pax romana” or Roman peace. This allowed trade to be popular throughout the whole region. In Han China, men were required to serve two years in the military for border protection. The armies of both empires served as a sign of immense power to both enemies and their own citizens. For enemies, this prevented invasions and for citizens, this prevented breaking of laws. Also, the armies took over other regions to gain political control. Armies were important because although the government of both empires were strict, they couldn’t be everywhere at once, and the armies provided political enforcement needed. A reason for this similarity in army control is the fact that both were advanced in terms of being able to conquer effectively. Thus, this is why the political control is similar