1. Learning Goals: Compare and contrast Rome and Han China. EQ: “How can I break down the prompt so I can fully address it?” AP = Address the Prompt! Homework: Trade Routes: Silk Road pp. 200-206 – due Monday Crash Course #9 Unit 1 & 2 Exam next Thursday and Friday! AP World History Friday, October 16

2. Comparative Essay Analyze similarities and differences in techniques of imperial administration in TWO of the following empires. Han China (206BCE- 220CE), Mauryan/Gupta India (320BCE-550CE), Imperial Rome (31BCE-476CE) Thesis statement (multiple sentences okay) Three body paragraphs Each one has topic sentence AND info on both empires Minimum TWO pieces of evidence (facts) in each paragraph Explain reason for diff/sim in concluding sentence of each paragraph Summary conclusion Write in PEN and use STUDENT NUMBER, not name!

3. What are the strengths andweaknesses of empires? Weaknesses of Han DynastyWeaknesses of Roman Empire Attacked by nomadic groups – Xiong Nu (Huns) Leaders made army more loyal to them than to Rome, civil war Depend too much on nomads as soldiers, traders, who can strike swiftly or disappear Republic (form of democracy) but excludes women and slaves Every able bodied man expected to do a month a labor – time consuming Small farmers lose land to wealthy upper class Military costs worsened economyUrban poverty, in cities providing food, sewage removal, housing Corrupt officials, mistakes by emperor including devaluing currency, land ownership laws, economic problems; unsuccessful reform movements High taxes, money goes to military Patriarchy, depended on filial piety, marginalized women Frequent changes of government, fights among political leaders Peasant uprisings – over taxation, economic problems Import food supplies Spread of bandits, unable to prevent crimes Trouble controlling borders, and to control local leaders Lack of loyalty of soldiers and officials, especially in remote areas Currency devalued, returns to barter system Natural disasters, such as floods, earthquakes, etc. aren’t solved by government