1, with different basic characteristics:
The basic feature of centralization in Qin dynasty is the high concentration of power, which is reflected in the supreme harmony of imperial power.
Indivisible; Lifetime system and hereditary system of the throne; Officials at all levels, from the central to the local, are directly appointed and removed by the emperor and cannot be hereditary; The emperor is arbitrary from decision-making to the exercise of legislative power, administrative power and judicial power; Cultural autocracy is a by-product of political autocracy; The basic characteristics of Athenian democracy are people's sovereignty and rotation rule, that is, the political power is in the hands of the majority, not a few, and rotation rule and rule are realized by drawing lots.
2. The basic content is different:
The basic content of centralized system in Qin dynasty is to establish emperor system, three officials and nine ministers system, county system and official selection system. These measures are aimed at strengthening centralization of authority. The basic contents of democracy in Athens are the citizens' assembly, the 500-member parliament and the people's court.
3. Different continuity:
The centralization of the Qin Dynasty was used in feudal society for more than 2,000 years, which kept the ancient civilization of China continuous for a long time, and China became one of the cradles of ancient civilization in the world.
Democracy in Athens declined in the Middle Ages. With the demise of the Western Roman Empire, ancient Greek civilization declined, and Europe entered a dark age.