Think about the Qin Dynasty, the Han Dynasty and the 2nd Han Dynasty--specifically in the following areas of education, politics, economics and social structure. In your opinion, which of these dynasties was most beneficial for the people, and why? Give specific examples.

In my belief both were beneficial. The Qin Dynasty was the first unified, multi-national and power-centralized state in the Chinese history, despite only surviving for 15 years. But it held an important role in Chinese history and it exerted great influence on the following dynasties. Now the Han Dynasty was considered as one of the most powerful dynasty in Chinese history lasting for 400 years. The Han Dynasty was one of the great dynasties of Ancient China. Much of Chinese culture was established during the Han dynasty and it is sometimes called the Golden Age of Ancient China. It was an era of peace and prosperity and allowed China to expand to a major world power. So in my belief I think it’s how you look at it but I think the Han Dynasty was more beneficial for the people.