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 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.

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 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.

Answer 1

To identify the best table that correctly lists similar features shared by the Roman Empire and the Han Dynasty, we can evaluate each response based on historical accuracy:

1. Political Rule: Both the Roman Empire and the Han Dynasty were ruled by emperors. However, the statement about them being appointed specifically by government bureaucrats is not entirely accurate for either empire; emperors often came to power through inheritance, military power, or political intrigue.

2. Coinage: The Roman Empire did use round coins made of precious metals like silver and gold, while the Han Dynasty similarly used metal coins (though details on the shape may differ). The mention of round disks with square holes mostly refers to the Chinese cash coins, which were different from Roman currency systems.

3. Infrastructure: Both empires had extensive networks of roads and canals; however, the specifics differ greatly. The Romans are especially known for their roads, while the Han constructed significant canal systems but not as extensively as Rome.

Given this evaluation, the second response seems to accurately capture the general similarities:

• 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."

Therefore, the second table is the most accurate in its portrayal of the similarities between the Roman Empire and the Han Dynasty.