Other Civilizations & Developments
Compare & Contrast
Roman Empire
Han China
Its Time!
100

This civilization led China to build the Great Wall of China and weakened the Roman Empire.

Who are The Huns?

100

Han China or the Roman Empire: This civilization referred to their emperor as the "son of god."

Who was Han China?

100

These two brothers, are said to have led to the founding of Rome.

Who are Romulus and Remus? 

100

The Han Dynasty is often split up into these two periods of history due to the shift in capital cities. 

What is Eastern Han and Western Han (East & West)?

100

It's 130 BCE when Han China opens this major trade route. 

What is the Silk Road? 

200

This civilization is known for their 20-based number system, as well as developing a calendar system

Who are the Mayans/Maya?

200

This civilization, similar to Greece, made use of a city-state like structure in it's territory. 

Who are the Maya?

200

This type of Roman government utilizes a senate, as well as two consuls. 

What is the Roman Republic?

200

This title is given to someone who rules in place of the emperor, due to age. 

What is a regent?

200

Its 753 BCE, and this city-state of the Etruscan Empire is ready to become an independent kingdom. It will have 7 kings.

What is Rome?

300

This item originally called "fire medicine" in Chinese made a big bang on the Silk Road.

What is gunpowder?


300

While the Roman Empire shifted between multiple means of government, Han China only had this type of government..

What is a Monarchy (emperor)?

300

This incompetent Emperor became emperor after his father died, but would be assassinated in 192 CE. 

Who is Commodus? 

300

This ruler was incompetent, and resulted in marrying a smart wife who would rule from behind the scenes for the next 3 rulers. 

Who is Liu Bang (Gaozu)? 

300

Starting around 27 BCE, and ending around 189 CE this period in the Roman Empire was known for it's peace. 

What is the Pax Romana?

400

The Roman declaration that legalized Christianity in 313 CE.

What is The Edict of Milan? 

400

While other civilizations during the time were settled, or sprawling empires, this group was considered to be pastoralist. 

Who are the Huns/Hunnic Empire?

400

This Roman Emperor would legalize Christianity, as well as uniting the Roman Empire.

Who is Emperor Constantine? 

400

During the reign of Emperor Lingdi, last emperor of the Han Dynasty, this natural disaster led to a famine that spread across the empire.

What is a flood?

400

This 3rd century Emperor reorganized the Roman Empire into a Tetrarchy 

Who is Emperor Diocletian? 

500

This civilization has a famous military strategy that utilizes archers on horseback, and was located in western Asia. 

Who is the Parthian Empire? 


500

While Han China chose the next emperor through family, The Roman Empire chose it's emperor by practicing this. 

What is the adoption of the best choice? 

500

The Roman Empire would eventually expand to encompass these three continents. 

What are Africa, Europe, and Asia?

500

This Capital City of the Han Dynasty was chosen due to it's defensive walls of earth. 

What is Chang'an?

500

In 325 CE, this group creates the Orthodoxy under the influence of Constantine. 

What is the Council of Nicaea?