Classical Athens Vs Han China Dbq

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During the early classical era in Athens and the ancient era of the Han China Dynasty, both societies had striking political organizations and unique government powers that were created to guarantee an ordered and productive society. The systems contrast in that the Han emperor was chosen by heaven that made the dynasty a monarchy whereas Athens gave power to every citizen making the city-state a pure democracy. Despite their differences, the two share in that they used their government powers to place restrictions on both women and slaves and that both disregarded wealth when selecting their government officials.

In contrast, the Han dynasty emperor was believed to be the son of heaven whereas in classical Athens the citizens held the political power in their hands making the city-state a pure democracy. Emperor Wu Ti of the Han dynasty ruled China because according to the mandate of heaven Wu Ti ruled as a representative of heaven but not as a divine being. Wu Ti was the first …show more content…

Document B states that free females and slaves held the two lowest social classes in Athens. As well as, Document C states, that "mean people" such as few household slaves held the lowest social class, meanwhile women made up approximately 50% of each category but were restricted from being in one of the two highest social classes. Moreover, women in the Han dynasty could not own property. Both societies limited the political right and influence of both women and slaves in order to maintain the social norm of their being a distinction between master and slave. Men were the masters in both the marriage and land ownership. Moreover, women and slaves were excluded from government because they already had a specific activity they had to contribute to society. The goal of women was to get married and produce children, while slaves were used for manual

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