The Pax Romana, Pax Sinica, and Pax Mongolia were three method applied by three different empires in order to bring years of peace among themselves. These lasted many years, and seemed to be quite effective. These were all considered the high points of each empire. Each order had its differences though, even though the outcome was the same. The Pax Romana was a 200 year period, ranging from 27-180 AD, of peace in Rome, beginning during the reign of Augustus Caesar. This is known as the time when the Romans had reached their highest point in the Empire. According to page 174 in Connections, Augustus was given almost unlimited powers by the Roman Senate in order to start his reform on both the city and provinces. Early in his reign, the population
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It was established by the Han in 221 BC and ended around 220 AD. During this period, long-distance trade flourished, cities expanded, standards of living rose, and the population increased. This period was ruled by the Western Han, Western Zhou, Eastern Han, Ming, Tang, and Qing dynasties. During these periods, China worked to maintain their dominant civilization in the region through its economic, political, cultural and military power. The Chinese respected the authority of the emperor the same way that Rome did. Through the Mandate of Heaven, the Chinese believed that their ruler was gifted the ability to rule from the gods. The ruler had to become a provider for these people in order to follow the mandate, preventing them from committing dictatorial acts. The emperors of China during this time period focused more on domestic improvement rather than expanding the empire. This period was when China became unified for the first time, ending the conflict and wars between every state. As said in page 90 in Connections, during the Pax Sinica, even with trade with the West being opened due to the Silk Road being built, the culture still remained similar in China. The Pax Sinica was one of the turning points in the Chinese Empire, bringing them the best version of their
It was established by the Han in 221 BC and ended around 220 AD. During this period, long-distance trade flourished, cities expanded, standards of living rose, and the population increased. This period was ruled by the Western Han, Western Zhou, Eastern Han, Ming, Tang, and Qing dynasties. During these periods, China worked to maintain their dominant civilization in the region through its economic, political, cultural and military power. The Chinese respected the authority of the emperor the same way that Rome did. Through the Mandate of Heaven, the Chinese believed that their ruler was gifted the ability to rule from the gods. The ruler had to become a provider for these people in order to follow the mandate, preventing them from committing dictatorial acts. The emperors of China during this time period focused more on domestic improvement rather than expanding the empire. This period was when China became unified for the first time, ending the conflict and wars between every state. As said in page 90 in Connections, during the Pax Sinica, even with trade with the West being opened due to the Silk Road being built, the culture still remained similar in China. The Pax Sinica was one of the turning points in the Chinese Empire, bringing them the best version of their