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Which of these tables correctly lists similar features shared by the Roman Empire and the Han Dynasty during the first centuries BCE and CE?(1 point)
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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.
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.

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.
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.

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.
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.

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.
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.
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Answer 1

To determine the correct table that lists the similar features shared by the Roman Empire and the Han Dynasty during the first centuries BCE and CE, let's analyze each option:

1. Option 1:

   • 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.

   Analysis: The political rule is accurate. However, the assertion about coinage using less-precious metals is not entirely correct, as both also used coins made of other materials like silver. The infrastructure claim about concrete is also inaccurate for the Han Dynasty.

2. Option 2:

   • 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.

   Analysis: The political rule is accurate, and the mention of round disks for coinage is true, though the materials are not specified. Extensive road networks are indeed a similarity.

3. Option 3:

   • 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.

   Analysis: While the political structure is correct, only the Roman Empire used coins made from silver in significant quantities. The infrastructure description is somewhat misleading, as the level of canal use varied.

4. Option 4:

   • 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.

   Analysis: The political rule assertion is inaccurate for the Roman Empire, where emperors were not appointed by bureaucrats. The coin description does not match these empires’ currencies accurately either.

Based on the analysis, Option 2 is the one that correctly lists features shared by both empires. It accurately states the political structure, provides a general description of their coinage without specific material, and recognizes the extensive road networks as a significant similarity.

Answer: 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.