Question

1. select two ways the roman empire and han china had similar challenges that led to their downfall.

□ each of the empires handed power to a warlord
□ both societies faced pressure from outside invaders
□ christian teachings made both societies less viable
□ city dwellers in both societies relied on slave labor
□ both built roads and overextended their armies

Explanation:

1. Analyze "Both societies faced pressure from inside divisions": The Roman Empire had internal political, economic, and social divisions (e.g., civil wars, economic inequality), and Han China faced internal issues like the Yellow Turban Rebellion and power struggles among elites, so this is valid.
2. Analyze "Both built roads and overextended their armies": The Roman Empire built extensive roads (e.g., Roman roads) and overextended its military across vast territories, leading to strain. Han China built roads (e.g., Silk Road infrastructure) and had military campaigns (e.g., against Xiongnu) that stretched resources, contributing to decline.
3. Eliminate incorrect options:

• "Each of the empires handed power to a warlord": Neither empire's downfall was primarily due to handing power to a warlord in the same way.
• "Christian teachings made both societies less stable": Han China was not significantly influenced by Christian teachings.
• "City dwellers in both societies relied on slave labor": Han China's economy was not as reliant on slave labor as Rome, and this wasn't a primary cause of their downfall.

Answer:

B. Both societies faced pressure from inside divisions, E. Both built roads and overextended their armies (assuming the last option is E; adjust identifier based on actual numbering, but the text - based options are "Both societies faced pressure from inside divisions" and "Both built roads and overextended their armies")