User:Atcovi/HIS 111-A26: World Civilization Pre-1500 CE (SP23)/Ch 7

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1. What inferences can you make about the level of development and the level of restriction for women in these two empires?

'''In the Han empire, women were still viewed as the traditional role (the developers of the next generation). Though, they had more rights than usual for this time (right to divorce & property). Elite women were also able to reach a significant status. In Rome, women experienced more freedom than women in Greek city states (such as a bigger right over their wealth).'''

5. What were the main reasons that rebellions or revolts occurred? The main '''reasons for rebellions revolve around either dissatisfaction with the ruling leader's policies or a desire for power. An example of the former is Han minister Hang Wang, who faced threatening revolts for his reforms (mainly taking wealth from the wealthy). The latter is proven in the fall of Macedon after Alexander the Great, where his closest entities were more focused on eliminating rivalry and gaining power rather than carrying what Alexander left off.'''

6. Why did the Silk Road provide a harbor for heretical religions?

'''The Silk Road was a massive trading pathway for people of various cultures. With the spread of ideas, certain religions blossomed under these conditions. An example is Buddhism, which spread throughout China using the Silk Road as a pathway.'''

8. Can you see any common themes among these reli- gions’ beliefs?

'''I believe a common belief amongst these religions revolves around a unique figure preaching worship to a God after decades of self-meditation. An example could be Siddharth Gautama, who meditated alone in a forest for a week to seek a way to pure peace and freedom from harmful pleasures.'''

9. How did the Romans improve the ideas they bor- rowed? Provide specific examples.

'''The Romans were particularly heavily influenced by the ancient Greeks. A specific example that comes to mind and from a bit of research would be columns. The Romans adopted the Greek columns. They used the Greek columns - but made their columns: Tuscan (more slender than a Doric column) and Composite columns (Ionic + Corinthian). The Roman-made columns proved to be stronger and more appealing to the eye than the Greek columns.'''

14. How did Rome rise from a small city-state to a powerful Mediterranean state?

'''Rome took advantage of the massive immigration originating from different parts of Europe. They utilized a section of their population in the military, which, using unique, warfare strategies, expanded their empire. The Etruscans were weakened by the massive immigration movements, allowing the Romans to expand and conquer the Italian peninsula.'''

17. In what ways did Emperor Wu contribute to the creation of the Han dynasty?

'Emperor Wu expanded his military whilst enforcing wuwei'', a Daoist principle that advocated for being "hands off" with the military. He also was keen on eliminating any possible threats by imposing a stringent penal code.'''