During the time between 1 AD and 1000 AD, the Han and Roman classic civilizations had general similarities when it came to attitude towards technology, however, due to their governments, needs, and types of technology, the Han were more pro-technology than the Romans were. Through the documents provided, it is proven that technology is what helps Han China stay efficient through its time as an empire. On the contrary, the documents also show the Romans had a large dislike for technology due to their love of labor systems and thoughts on the importance of manual labor. The views of technology in each of these civilizations were major factors in the lives of people in Han China and Rome and affected the success of the empires, eventually causing …show more content…
This is shown in Document 4, when an upper-class Roman political leader, Cicero is explaining what real “gentlemen” should do, which, according to him, is “labor”. Also in this document, Cicero calls craftsmen “vulgar and unbecoming”, showing that most of the Roman citizens in the higher classes have no respect for those of the lower class. (Document 4). Then, in the sixth document, another upper-class Roman Philosopher and advisor to Emperor Nero, Seneca, is speaking about his views on craftsmen saying that people who invented very important and useful technology, such as the hammer, were “not elevated” (Document 6). This once again shows how Roman high-class has no respect for others below them, even if what they do is much more beneficial to the state. In Document 5, a Greek-born Roman citizen and high official, finally shows some respect for what technology could have done for the Romans. Plutarch is the man that says this, which is most likely addressed to all of the plebeians he leads, stating how Rome depends on it laborers to get work done, in this case, building roads to make a more functional empire. He says that “they paid attention to utility as well as what was beneficial to grace and beauty” (Document 5). He also mentions “horses being mounted” which is referring to higher class citizens who own horses, showing how the Romans did not care for the lower class once again. The Romans had a lesser opinion of technology, even though they still used it, they thought of it as not as important as manual labor and did not appreciate it as much as the
DBQ – Essay Prd.6 Technology is the way in which people create inventions and tools using their knowledge. These tools that help societies build different aspects which can change the economy, while industrializing. This is seen in both the Han in dynasty and Roman empire. Han perspective towards the manufacturing and labor was more widely distributed than the Romans who had
When classical civilizations started to form, many developments in technology also began to develop. The Hans and the Romans are both examples of civilizations blossoming with technological advancements. Both the Han and Roman societies appreciated technology despite the differences in their societies. The Romans focused on advancements in math and science and the Hans appreciated labor based technologies that could help improve the work force in their society. Another document that could be helpful
The Roman’s view of technology is more pessimistic than the Hans. Their attitude shows very little concern to how the common people benefit from the invention of technologies. Especially, Cicero refers the craftsmen as “vulgar” (Doc 2). This shows that they don’t respect any inventions whatsoever because the upper-class Roman does not care about those inventions. As long as they don’t benefit the upper class then they would think it is not necessary for the society. Seneca repeated this saying that
CE. Of these many empires were the Roman Empire and Han Dynasty. These great empires needed many things to prosper and one of those things was technology. Technology allowed these empires to expand and accomplish many feats throughout their time. This all influenced their attitude toward technology. The Han dynasty had a very positive attitude towards technology and wanted it for the benefit of the common man, whereas the Roman empire somewhat neglected technology and saw it as no benefit. To start
Kent Edstrom 5th 11/2/14 Technology DBQ Rome and Han China’s attitude toward technology was similar; both civilizations utilized technology to great effect, however, it was to different regards. Even with technology’s benefits, both civilizations had nobles who dismissed technology’s merits. Technology affected infrastructure positively in both of these empires leading to the average man liking technology, however, government involvement in technology had mixed results, leading to mixed feelings
30th 2014 DBQ Essay In the Classical Era, 600 B.C.E to 600 C.E, the Han and Roman empires thrived in technology. The advancement in technology gave an opportunity for mixed opinions and attitudes throughout both empires. Although technology was viewed as most beneficial to the working class and more advanced than in previous eras, the governments of these societies played a negative role in the advertisement of technology. Overall, both Han China and the Roman Empire viewed technology as most beneficial
History 29 September 2015 DBQ 1 From the aqueducts of the Roman Empire to the pestle and mortar of Han, China, technology played a big role in ancient civilizations. From the 2nd century BCE through the 1st century CE, both the Han and Roman empires were dealing with the advancements in technology, whether the people liked it or not. There were many different approaches between the two empires, but there were also differences in views within the empires themselves. In the Roman Empire, people believed
DBQ on Han and Roman attitudes toward technology The Han dynasty and Roman empire lasted through periods of enlightenment where new ideas and concepts were brought up. Although in slightly different time periods, the Han and Romans both experienced an influx of new technology that changed their ways of life. The Han’s attitude toward technology and labor was very open and optimistic. On the other hand, the Roman attitude towards technology and labor was relatively more strict and they didn’t really
Frisendahl WHAP Ms. Rodriguez DBQ Both Rome and Han China’s government’s attitude toward technology varied. Some supported the thought of new and improved technology, while others thought lowly of it and didnt find a need of technology. Technology also affected the social and economic classes of Rome and Han China. The governments of Rome and Han China had many reasons to support technology. According to Han Government Official from the second century BCE, the use of technology could prevent floods as
WHAP DBQ The Roman and Han empires of the classical era both had varying attitudes towards technology. Although a majority of both Han and Roman government-related attitudes regarding technology were positive, there were some opinions from both Han and Roman government sources that were unfavorable towards technology as well. On the other spectrum, the patrician philosophers from the Han and Roman empires had both contrasting positions against each other on the attitudes towards technology. Many
Lauren So 11/24/17 DBQ ESSAY During the Classical Period, Ancient Rome and the Han Dynasty in China were two prospering civilizations. On one hand, there was Ancient Rome, which was a civilization in the Mediterranean area that had been able to last about one-thousand years. Ancient Rome was also considered to be one of the most influential civilizations. The Han Dynasty on the other hand lasted four-hundred years and instead of being the most influential society, the Han Dynasty
makes the Renaissance distinct from the Middle Ages is the way of thinking, of the artists. For example, Leonardo Da Vinci, mapped out the human body,(DBQ 1 Document 6). He did this by examining dead bodies and looking at relations between parts of the human body, like your height, and the length of your arms. He did all this without any technology. All he used was his awesome intelligence, logic, and dead bodies. During the Renaissance everything was lively and no violence and there was a lot going
A new religion was developed based on worshiping the sun. Along with trading inter regionally with Latin American city-states and using forced labor to produce the crops to trade. Due to advancements in technology, Latin America became an integral part in global trade with the exports of cash crops though due being conquered by Spain they became a dependent economy. Trade also influenced their religion but the use of forced labor remained effective. The
Middle Ages DBQ Hard work, sweating, labor, torture, all this for a piece of land. Well, that’s how serfs and peasants lived in the Middle Ages in Europe. The middle ages was a time period back around 476 AD (OI). It was a time period back when knights and kings were a thing and where they had hardly any technology. The middle ages was a time period like in the movies when you see and old movie with kings and knights. But the middle ages was a real time period. Feudalism was a major influence in
DBQ 17: A National Clash of Cultures in the 1920’s With the arrival of the 1920’s, new battles fought between traditionalist rural society and modernist urban civilization arose in the postwar United States. These urban-rural culture wars of this time period represent the everlasting conflict between conservatives and liberals. The 1920 census demonstrated to traditionalists that their views were under attack by the modernists who gradually came to outnumber them. Traditionalists were disturbed