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WORLD HISTORY
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Question
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Which of the following characteristics were shared by the Han (Chinese) Empire, the Roman Empire and the Persian Empire?
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All the empires mandated that everyone under their rule convert to their religion
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All empires encouraged free-market activity and valued merchants as the most important to society
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All empires adopted the language of the people that they conquered
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All empires used a type of government bureaucracy, road system and taxation system to govern its territory
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The similarity was the way the two kingdoms had imperial administrations. Both Rome and Han established their territories through defending and fighting for their land. This can be proved from the way the Romans used various legions that had heavy infantry in the warfare.
Detailed explanation-2: -Culturally, they were also different, in that the Han Dynasty was based on Confucian philosophy, while the Romans worshipped many gods and believed in strict military discipline. The Romans were more aggressive than the Chinese, who were often just as content to rely on diplomacy and foreign trade.
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