Compare And Contrast The Great Empires

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HIS-111 The Great Empires Precious Jackson
Although they were on completely opposite ends of Afroeurasia, The Roman Empire, consisting of the Mediterranean and the Han empire, almost the entirety of China, rose to great power around the same time. Despite the minute contact the two legendary empires shared many similarities, yet their contrasting differences led them in completely opposite directions regarding their government, economy, religion, culture, and military.
Both Empires stressed the values of respect, honor, and duty, while powerful patriarchs led families. Rome's principle religion was Christianity while Han China worshiped Buddhism and Confucianism.