Question

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1. How did the Punic wars impact the history and development of the Roman world? What were the long-term economic and social impacts of Hannibal's march through Italy? How did the defeat of Carthage impact the later development of the Roman world?


2. What issues in the Roman Republic did Gracchi, Marius, Sulla, and Caesar attempt to address? To what extent did they succeed or fail?


3. Compare and contrast the first emperors of China and Rome. What were the policies of each emperor and how did each achieve his goals? Which was the most successful?


4. Discuss the process of unification in China under the first emperor. What reforms did he initiate and what was their impact on China? To what extent did these reforms survive his reign and influence other dynasties?


5.According to the Marco Polo narrative included in this chapter, what were the special characteristics of Yuan China? Why do you think Europeans found it hard to believe that such wonders existed in China? What do the reactions to Marco Polo and his narrative itself reflect about European knowledge of China?

Answer 1

1.

The Roman victory over Carthage in the Punic Wars gave way to the establishment of the Roman Empire. Despite the great victories of Carthage during the wars, the Romans were able to outmaneuver and eventually conquer the remains of the African empire

2.

The Gracchi brothers attempted to address growing inequalities through land reforms and price controls.

3.

The Roman and Chinese had much similarities but also many differences. Their economies were both agrarian and monetized, but adopted different models of production organization. Their societies were both patriarchic, conservative and stratified.

4.

The Polos were likely shrewd, alert, and courageous; they traded with th