Qin-Han China and Imperial Rome
How do you create and control a large empire?
- Divide the empire into into provinces that are easier to manage.
- Develop a communication and transportation network
- Promote trade and commerce
- Provide security through a well-organized military
Assignment Sheet
Image Source: Wikipedia
Physical Geography
Image Source: Roman Empire (Wikipedia)
The Geography of Transportation Systems (Hofstra University) |
Image Source: Chinese Historic Macro Areas (Wikipedia)
Interactive Map: Chinese Geography (China Sage) |
Imperial Provinces
In order to control imperial territories of roughly the same size, the Roman and Han governments divided their empires into provices
Transportation and Communication Networks
Image Source: Wikipedia-- Roman Commerce
Roman Coins
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Chinese Coins
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Ethical and Belief Systems
Image Source: COCC Ancient History
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Image Source: Spread of Buddhism (Ancient History Encyclopedia)
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Image Source: Super Teacher Tools
Enemies on the Border
Image Source: Western Roman Empire (Wikipedia)
Hadrian's Wall
Image Source: Hadrian's Wall (Wikipedia)
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Image Source: Han Military and Expansion
Great Wall of China
Image Source: Hadrian's Wall (Wikipedia)
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Roman Legions
Image Source: Roman Military (Wikipedia)
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Qin Terra Cotta Warriors
Image Source: Terra Cotta Army (Wikipedia)
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Links
China and Rome: The Dragon and the Eagle
Rome and Han Wikispace
Han China and Ancient Rome (Especially, Part 2)
Rome and China Compared
Han China versus Roman Empire
Dragon and the Eagle: Rome and Han China Compared
Han Dynasty China And Imperial Rome, 300 BCE–300 CE / Outline
An Age of Empires: Rome and Han China, 753 B.C.E.-330 C.E.
Exhibition: Eagle and the Dragon
Adshead's Rome and China Compared
Roman Empire and Han Dynasty Slides
Rome and Han Wikispace
Han China and Ancient Rome (Especially, Part 2)
Rome and China Compared
Han China versus Roman Empire
Dragon and the Eagle: Rome and Han China Compared
Han Dynasty China And Imperial Rome, 300 BCE–300 CE / Outline
An Age of Empires: Rome and Han China, 753 B.C.E.-330 C.E.
Exhibition: Eagle and the Dragon
Adshead's Rome and China Compared
Roman Empire and Han Dynasty Slides
Silk Roads
Image Source: Resources for Teachers
Afro-Eurasian Trade Routes and Empires of the 1st Century CE
Image Source: Early World History
Silk Road: Connections the ancient world through trade
Silk Road Virtual Tour
Mankind: The Story of All of Us (Silk Roads)
