Similarities Between China And Romans

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The Chinese and Romans where similar in many ways. During the Qin dynasty they created a class of free peasantry (farmers) who were given their own land in return for taxes and military service to the state. (K. Reilly p.203). The same trade off can be said in regards to the Romans. They to, created a class of military personnel “Plebeians” a form of second class people due to the invasion by the Gauls. This led the Romans in desperate need to create a stronger army. The decision was made, to make the Plebeians full citizens and to allow them to own land pay taxes even given the ability to have a say on Roman policies.
The Chinese empire was similar to the Roman Empire. They both felt the need to invade other countries in order to grow as