The transformation from regional to world powers in both Han and Rome was inspired by the customs and ideas of previous cultures - the Han forming its powerful empire on the ancient Qin dynasty's institutional ways along with Confucius' intellectual power and Rome on Mediterranean predecessors. Although these empires had no real contact with each other, they had much in common. The Roman and Han empires had many similarities including rule, military defense, propaganda, the …showed first 75 words of 1961 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1961 total…their control. They also include: rule, being autocratic and believing in dictatorships and monarchies; and lastly, showing authority and greatness of the rulers by using stone inscriptions, referring to them as godlike, coinage, and palaces and monuments dedicated to them. Overall, these two civilizations were very powerful, civilized and ahead of their time. If combined together, the Roman and Han civilizations would still be pulling strong today with their strong, wise views, ideas and customs.