You will need to compose a 3-4 page essay that answers one of the questions that appears in italics below. That essay must include a clearly identifiable thesis statement and use the relevant primary sources in order to support the argument. You should only consider the material that we’ve read and discussed thus far.
What are the most instructive comparisons and contrasts between the Roman Republic/Empire and the Chinese Han Dynasty? In your comparison/contrast, you should consider their forms of government, campaigns of expansion, and attitude towards outsiders. You might also consider comparing their reasons for their decline and collapse. Your answer should give some reasoning for why you think the similarities and differences you note are the most helpful for making a historical comparison. Your key primary sources are 3.1-3.5, though you may ask me for further primary sources if you wish to have them (I’ll only give you ones that I think are helpful).