Which of these tables correctly lists similar features shared by the Roman Empire and the Han Dynasty during the first centuries BCE and CE
A. Political Rule Both societies were ruled by emperors who were appointed by government bureaucrats.
Coinage Both societies used round disks with square holes in the middle to pay for goods and services.
Infrastructure Both societies depended on an elaborate system of canals to transport goods within each empire.
B. Political rule both societies were ruled by emperors with godlike statuses.
Coinage both societies used round disks made from precious metals, such as silver, to pay for goods and services.
Infrastructure both societies had extensive road and canal networks.
C. Political Rule Both societies were ruled by emperors with godlike statuses.
Coinage Both societies used round disks made from less-precious metals, such as bronze, to pay for goods and services. Infrastructure Both societies independently developed concrete to construct buildings and pave roads.
D. Political Rule Both societies were ruled by emperors with godlike statuses.
Coinage Both societies used round disks to pay for goods and services.
Infrastructure Both societies had extensive road networks.
B. Political rule both societies were ruled by emperors with godlike statuses.
Coinage both societies used round disks made from precious metals, such as silver, to pay for goods and services.
Infrastructure both societies had extensive road and canal networks.
The correct answer is B. Political rule both societies were ruled by emperors with godlike statuses. Coinage both societies used round disks made from precious metals, such as silver, to pay for goods and services. Infrastructure both societies had extensive road and canal networks.
To determine which table correctly lists similar features shared by the Roman Empire and the Han Dynasty during the first centuries BCE and CE, we need to examine each option.
A. In Option A, it states that both societies were ruled by emperors who were appointed by government bureaucrats. This is true for both the Roman Empire and the Han Dynasty. It also mentions that both societies used round disks with square holes in the middle as a form of coinage, which is not accurate. The Roman Empire used round coins made of precious metals while the Han Dynasty used round coins made of bronze or other base metals. Additionally, it mentions an elaborate system of canals for transportation within each empire, which is incorrect as the Romans relied more on their extensive road networks. Therefore, Option A is not correct.
B. In Option B, it states that both societies were ruled by emperors with godlike statuses. This is not entirely accurate. While the emperors in both the Roman Empire and the Han Dynasty held significant power, only the Han emperors were deified and considered godlike in the eyes of their subjects. The coinage section is accurate as both societies used round coins made from precious metals. It also mentions extensive road and canal networks, which is true for both civilizations. Therefore, Option B is a correct answer.
C. In Option C, it states that both societies were ruled by emperors with godlike statuses, which is inaccurate as mentioned earlier. The coinage section also states that both used round disks made from less-precious metals, which is incorrect. The Roman Empire used round coins made of precious metals, while the Han Dynasty used base metals. The infrastructure section mentions the independent development of concrete in both societies, which is not accurate as the Romans were known for their advanced use of concrete, while the Han Dynasty did not use it to the same extent. Therefore, Option C is not correct.
D. In Option D, it states that both societies were ruled by emperors with godlike statuses, which is not entirely accurate as mentioned earlier. The coinage section is also vague, stating that both societies used round disks to pay for goods and services without specifying the materials used, which is not accurate. The infrastructure section mentions extensive road networks in both societies, which is true. However, it does not include any mention of canal networks, which were significant in the Han Dynasty. Therefore, Option D is not correct.
Based on the analysis, the correct answer is Option B. It accurately states that both societies were ruled by emperors, used round coins made from precious metals, and had extensive road and canal networks.