Comparing Roman and Chinese Empires

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What supernatural sanction did both Roman and Chinese authorities invoke to support their rule?

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Supernatural sanctions

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How did the Roman Empire define itself in terms of its scope? Options: As a local power, In universal terms, As a regional authority, As a religious entity

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In universal terms

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What was the nature of 'Heaven' in the context of Chinese authority?

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An impersonal moral force

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Which religion was prominent in the Roman world?

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Christianity

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What was a key difference in the cultural origins of the Roman and Chinese empires?

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Rome began as a small city-state, while China had a larger cultural heartland

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How did the Roman Empire assimilate its subject peoples?

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By granting Roman citizenship gradually

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What was a linguistic outcome of the Roman Empire's use of Latin?

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It gave rise to various distinct languages

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What was a common feature of both the Roman and Chinese empires in terms of governance?

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Effective centralized control

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How did many elite Romans view Greek culture?

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As superior

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What impact did both Roman and Chinese civilizations have on the environment?

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Marked effects