Would the Romans have beaten the Chinese?

The Chinese would in time adjust to Roman tactics, copying and adapting. So would the Romans. Both sides would suffer defeats and experience victories. Eventually, it would come down to which side fought farthest from its centre of strength and which side could apply the greatest resources.

In what way are Han China and Rome similar during this period 100 CE )?

Both Rome and Han China established control of their territory though fighting and defending land. Both Rome and Han China equivalently constructed similar roads, bridges, and water development systems all to strengthen their economy.

Did Romans and Chinese know each other?

The short answer is: yes, the Romans knew of the existence of China. They called it Serica, meaning ‘the land of silk’, or Sinae, meaning ‘the land of the Sin (or Qin)’ (after the first dynasty of the Chinese empire, the Qin Dynasty).

How did the Roman Empire come into contact with China?

Rome and China finally made contact in AD 166. An emperor, believed to be Marcus Aurelius, sent an envoy to the East carrying a bounty of elephant tusks, rhinoceros horns, and turtle shells. To the Romans, these were exotic gifts, and Marcus Aurelius must have been determined to win over the Chinese. The Chinese weren’t impressed.

Why didn’t the Roman Empire trade with the Han dynasty?

The Romans tried to send envoys to the Han nation, but the Parthian Empire blocked every trade route. They had a monopoly in colored silk, and they weren’t about to let any Roman trade interfere with it.

What did the Romans think about Chinese silk?

The Romans thought that Chinese silk was combed off of leaves. When the Chinese found out that Romans got silk from clams, the Chinese thought that the Romans were lying. The Romans tried to send envoys to the Han nation, but the Parthian Empire blocked every trade route.

What happened to the Roman legion in China?

The legion was captured by the Chinese and sent to a town called Liqian to defend against Tibet. There, they may have settled down, started families, and lived out their lives. Today, the people of Liqian have blue eyes, fair hair, and Roman noses.