Compare And Contrast Technology And Roman Technology

Everyday, since the beginning of humanity people have been comparing. Whether it be two people, or two objects, it is always a comparison between two things to see what one thing has and what the other does not have. An example of this could be two stores like a Dollar Store or a Staples. Both have items needed for school or work, but one just puts more effort into ensuring that their product is at its best for their customers, while the other simply wants to make a profit. This is similar to the technology and works of the Han and Roman Empire. Both had several advances to their technologies but both had differences in them and separate purposes in these technological advancements. Both empires had different attitudes about their technology but also thought of themselves the same way. They believed they were the best empire of their time and everyone around
As stated in document 2, the Roman did not think that the laborers who were creating their buildings did not need to have any skills. They were only needed to create, and not show any sign of artsmanship unless told so. This was not the same for the Han however. They were able to show respect to just about anyone they encountered. A huge example is in document 3 when the people prayed to fake emperor for creating the pestle and mortar. The people were able to respect someone who did not even exist and this showed how much they could respect just about anyone they encountered. This meant that not only did they show respect to workers, but that they probably would not have them working unless they were a slave of sorts. The differences as seen, did not only affect the people socially, but also economically. When the people believed that they were the greatest, they tended to have people following them, whereas when an empire thinks they are the best but cared nothing about anyone else, they had no