A.

Similarities of the Classical Rome and Han China and Gupta India

1.

agricultural-based economies

2.

patriarchal family structures

3. complex governments because they were so large, had to invent new ways to keep their lands together politically;
each was still unique
4.

Central government relied on local officials to regulate society

5.

trade important connected by land and sea

6.

Social hierarchy

7.

Income gap

8.

Land distribution issues

9.

Capital cities are the center of artistic and scientific innovation; easier during a time of peace/Pax

All three empires experienced problems with taxes. Rome had tax revolts. Upper class and church were exempted
from taxes. Han China's officals were also exempted from texes. It was difficult to collect taxes from peasants
because they were poor. The Gupta did not have enough money for military defense so they taxed.

All three empires experienced land divisions which weakened it. Western Rome was divded from the other half, the
West was the weak part. The Gupta Empire had land divisions were increased power of officals but was bad for the
peasants. China was unable to control their large estates.