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572ed03ccb0c0d14000f15d5 | Where was the capital located during the Western Han dynasty? | Chang'an | [
"Han_dynasty\n\nThe period between the foundation of the Han dynasty and Wang Mang's reign is known as the Western Han dynasty (simplified Chinese: 西汉; traditional Chinese: 西漢; pinyin: Xī Hàn) or Former Han dynasty (simplified Chinese: 前汉; traditional Chinese: 前漢; pinyin: Qiánhàn) (206 BC – 9 AD). During this perio... |
572ed03ccb0c0d14000f15d6 | What can the Western Han dynasty also be called? | Former Han dynasty | [
"Han_dynasty\n\nThe period between the foundation of the Han dynasty and Wang Mang's reign is known as the Western Han dynasty (simplified Chinese: 西汉; traditional Chinese: 西漢; pinyin: Xī Hàn) or Former Han dynasty (simplified Chinese: 前汉; traditional Chinese: 前漢; pinyin: Qiánhàn) (206 BC – 9 AD). During this perio... |
572ed16f03f9891900756a49 | On what date did the Eastern Han dynasty begin? | 5 August 25 | [
"Han_dynasty\n\nThe Eastern Han, also known as the Later Han, formally began on 5 August 25, when Liu Xiu became Emperor Guangwu of Han. During the widespread rebellion against Wang Mang, the state of Goguryeo was free to raid Han's Korean commanderies; Han did not reaffirm its control over the region until AD 30. ... |
572ed16f03f9891900756a4a | Which state raided Han's Korean commanderies? | Goguryeo | [
"Han_dynasty\n\nThe Eastern Han, also known as the Later Han, formally began on 5 August 25, when Liu Xiu became Emperor Guangwu of Han. During the widespread rebellion against Wang Mang, the state of Goguryeo was free to raid Han's Korean commanderies; Han did not reaffirm its control over the region until AD 30. ... |
572ed16f03f9891900756a4b | Who started a rebellion against Han in the year AD 40? | The Trưng Sisters of Vietnam | [
"Han_dynasty\n\nThe Eastern Han, also known as the Later Han, formally began on 5 August 25, when Liu Xiu became Emperor Guangwu of Han. During the widespread rebellion against Wang Mang, the state of Goguryeo was free to raid Han's Korean commanderies; Han did not reaffirm its control over the region until AD 30. ... |
572ed16f03f9891900756a4c | In what year did Ma Yuan die? | AD 49 | [
"Han_dynasty\n\nThe Eastern Han, also known as the Later Han, formally began on 5 August 25, when Liu Xiu became Emperor Guangwu of Han. During the widespread rebellion against Wang Mang, the state of Goguryeo was free to raid Han's Korean commanderies; Han did not reaffirm its control over the region until AD 30. ... |
572ed16f03f9891900756a4d | Who was the leader of the Xiongnu? | Bi | [
"Han_dynasty\n\nThe Eastern Han, also known as the Later Han, formally began on 5 August 25, when Liu Xiu became Emperor Guangwu of Han. During the widespread rebellion against Wang Mang, the state of Goguryeo was free to raid Han's Korean commanderies; Han did not reaffirm its control over the region until AD 30. ... |
572ed370c246551400ce46f2 | Which Basin did the Han lose authority of? | Tarim | [
"Han_dynasty\n\nDuring the turbulent reign of Wang Mang, Han lost control over the Tarim Basin, which was conquered by the Northern Xiongnu in AD 63 and used as a base to invade Han's Hexi Corridor in Gansu. Dou Gu (d. 88 AD) defeated the Northern Xiongnu at the Battle of Yiwulu in AD 73, evicting them from Turpan ... |
572ed370c246551400ce46f3 | When did Chen Mu die? | AD 75 | [
"Han_dynasty\n\nDuring the turbulent reign of Wang Mang, Han lost control over the Tarim Basin, which was conquered by the Northern Xiongnu in AD 63 and used as a base to invade Han's Hexi Corridor in Gansu. Dou Gu (d. 88 AD) defeated the Northern Xiongnu at the Battle of Yiwulu in AD 73, evicting them from Turpan ... |
572ed370c246551400ce46f4 | Where did the Northern Xiongnu flee to in AD 91? | Ili River valley | [
"Han_dynasty\n\nDuring the turbulent reign of Wang Mang, Han lost control over the Tarim Basin, which was conquered by the Northern Xiongnu in AD 63 and used as a base to invade Han's Hexi Corridor in Gansu. Dou Gu (d. 88 AD) defeated the Northern Xiongnu at the Battle of Yiwulu in AD 73, evicting them from Turpan ... |
572ed370c246551400ce46f5 | Who was the Protector General of the Western Regions? | Chen Mu | [
"Han_dynasty\n\nDuring the turbulent reign of Wang Mang, Han lost control over the Tarim Basin, which was conquered by the Northern Xiongnu in AD 63 and used as a base to invade Han's Hexi Corridor in Gansu. Dou Gu (d. 88 AD) defeated the Northern Xiongnu at the Battle of Yiwulu in AD 73, evicting them from Turpan ... |
572ed370c246551400ce46f6 | Who conquered the Tarim Basin in AD 63? | the Northern Xiongnu | [
"Han_dynasty\n\nDuring the turbulent reign of Wang Mang, Han lost control over the Tarim Basin, which was conquered by the Northern Xiongnu in AD 63 and used as a base to invade Han's Hexi Corridor in Gansu. Dou Gu (d. 88 AD) defeated the Northern Xiongnu at the Battle of Yiwulu in AD 73, evicting them from Turpan ... |
572ed6c8c246551400ce4702 | Which ruler requested a marriage alliance with the Han in AD 90? | Vima Kadphises | [
"Han_dynasty\n\nBan Chao (d. AD 102) enlisted the aid of the Kushan Empire, occupying the area of modern India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Tajikistan, to subdue Kashgar and its ally Sogdiana. When a request by Kushan ruler Vima Kadphises (r. c. 90–c. 100 AD) for a marriage alliance with the Han was rejected in AD 9... |
572ed6c8c246551400ce4703 | Who was the Protector General of the Western Regions in AD 91? | Ban Chao | [
"Han_dynasty\n\nBan Chao (d. AD 102) enlisted the aid of the Kushan Empire, occupying the area of modern India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Tajikistan, to subdue Kashgar and its ally Sogdiana. When a request by Kushan ruler Vima Kadphises (r. c. 90–c. 100 AD) for a marriage alliance with the Han was rejected in AD 9... |
572ed6c8c246551400ce4704 | Which empire was asked to help subdue Kashgar? | Kushan | [
"Han_dynasty\n\nBan Chao (d. AD 102) enlisted the aid of the Kushan Empire, occupying the area of modern India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Tajikistan, to subdue Kashgar and its ally Sogdiana. When a request by Kushan ruler Vima Kadphises (r. c. 90–c. 100 AD) for a marriage alliance with the Han was rejected in AD 9... |
572ed6c8c246551400ce4705 | Which empire sent armies to attack Ban Chao? | Kushan | [
"Han_dynasty\n\nBan Chao (d. AD 102) enlisted the aid of the Kushan Empire, occupying the area of modern India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Tajikistan, to subdue Kashgar and its ally Sogdiana. When a request by Kushan ruler Vima Kadphises (r. c. 90–c. 100 AD) for a marriage alliance with the Han was rejected in AD 9... |
572ed6c8c246551400ce4706 | Who was allied with Kashgar? | Sogdiana | [
"Han_dynasty\n\nBan Chao (d. AD 102) enlisted the aid of the Kushan Empire, occupying the area of modern India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Tajikistan, to subdue Kashgar and its ally Sogdiana. When a request by Kushan ruler Vima Kadphises (r. c. 90–c. 100 AD) for a marriage alliance with the Han was rejected in AD 9... |
572edc38cb0c0d14000f1622 | Which member of the Han Empire was sent to Daqin in AD 97? | Gan Ying | [
"Han_dynasty\n\nIn addition to tributary relations with the Kushans, the Han Empire received gifts from the Parthian Empire, from a king in modern Burma, from a ruler in Japan, and initiated an unsuccessful mission to Daqin (Rome) in AD 97 with Gan Ying as emissary. A Roman embassy of Emperor Marcus Aurelius (r. 16... |
572edc38cb0c0d14000f1623 | Who translated written works into Chinese? | Buddhist monks | [
"Han_dynasty\n\nIn addition to tributary relations with the Kushans, the Han Empire received gifts from the Parthian Empire, from a king in modern Burma, from a ruler in Japan, and initiated an unsuccessful mission to Daqin (Rome) in AD 97 with Gan Ying as emissary. A Roman embassy of Emperor Marcus Aurelius (r. 16... |
572edc38cb0c0d14000f1624 | Who reached the court of Emperor Huan in AD 166? | A Roman embassy | [
"Han_dynasty\n\nIn addition to tributary relations with the Kushans, the Han Empire received gifts from the Parthian Empire, from a king in modern Burma, from a ruler in Japan, and initiated an unsuccessful mission to Daqin (Rome) in AD 97 with Gan Ying as emissary. A Roman embassy of Emperor Marcus Aurelius (r. 16... |
572edc38cb0c0d14000f1625 | When did Emperor Huan's reign begin? | AD 146 | [
"Han_dynasty\n\nIn addition to tributary relations with the Kushans, the Han Empire received gifts from the Parthian Empire, from a king in modern Burma, from a ruler in Japan, and initiated an unsuccessful mission to Daqin (Rome) in AD 97 with Gan Ying as emissary. A Roman embassy of Emperor Marcus Aurelius (r. 16... |
572edc38cb0c0d14000f1626 | Which empire sent the Han gifts? | Parthian | [
"Han_dynasty\n\nIn addition to tributary relations with the Kushans, the Han Empire received gifts from the Parthian Empire, from a king in modern Burma, from a ruler in Japan, and initiated an unsuccessful mission to Daqin (Rome) in AD 97 with Gan Ying as emissary. A Roman embassy of Emperor Marcus Aurelius (r. 16... |
572ede7cc246551400ce4758 | Who was prevented from leaving their house? | Empress Dowager Dou | [
"Han_dynasty\n\nEmperor Zhang's (r. 75–88 AD) reign came to be viewed by later Eastern Han scholars as the high point of the dynastic house. Subsequent reigns were increasingly marked by eunuch intervention in court politics and their involvement in the violent power struggles of the imperial consort clans. With th... |
572ede7cc246551400ce4759 | When did Emperor He's reign end? | 105 AD | [
"Han_dynasty\n\nEmperor Zhang's (r. 75–88 AD) reign came to be viewed by later Eastern Han scholars as the high point of the dynastic house. Subsequent reigns were increasingly marked by eunuch intervention in court politics and their involvement in the violent power struggles of the imperial consort clans. With th... |
572ede7cc246551400ce475a | Who managed the state after the death of Emperor He? | Empress Deng Sui | [
"Han_dynasty\n\nEmperor Zhang's (r. 75–88 AD) reign came to be viewed by later Eastern Han scholars as the high point of the dynastic house. Subsequent reigns were increasingly marked by eunuch intervention in court politics and their involvement in the violent power struggles of the imperial consort clans. With th... |
572ede7cc246551400ce475b | When did the Qiang rebellion end? | 118 AD | [
"Han_dynasty\n\nEmperor Zhang's (r. 75–88 AD) reign came to be viewed by later Eastern Han scholars as the high point of the dynastic house. Subsequent reigns were increasingly marked by eunuch intervention in court politics and their involvement in the violent power struggles of the imperial consort clans. With th... |
572ede7cc246551400ce475c | Who concealed the identity of Emperor He's mother? | Empress Dowager Dou | [
"Han_dynasty\n\nEmperor Zhang's (r. 75–88 AD) reign came to be viewed by later Eastern Han scholars as the high point of the dynastic house. Subsequent reigns were increasingly marked by eunuch intervention in court politics and their involvement in the violent power struggles of the imperial consort clans. With th... |
572ee029cb0c0d14000f1652 | Who had forced a large number of Empress Dowager Deng's clan members to kill themselves? | Emperor An | [
"Han_dynasty\n\nWhen Empress Dowager Deng died, Emperor An (r. 106–125 AD) was convinced by the accusations of the eunuchs Li Run (李閏) and Jiang Jing (江京) that Deng and her family had planned to depose him. An dismissed Deng's clan members from office, exiled them and forced many to commit suicide. After An's death... |
572ee029cb0c0d14000f1653 | Which person plotted to overthrew the regime of Empress Dowager Yan? | Sun Cheng | [
"Han_dynasty\n\nWhen Empress Dowager Deng died, Emperor An (r. 106–125 AD) was convinced by the accusations of the eunuchs Li Run (李閏) and Jiang Jing (江京) that Deng and her family had planned to depose him. An dismissed Deng's clan members from office, exiled them and forced many to commit suicide. After An's death... |
572ee029cb0c0d14000f1654 | Who did Emperor Huan hire to depose Liang Ji? | eunuchs | [
"Han_dynasty\n\nWhen Empress Dowager Deng died, Emperor An (r. 106–125 AD) was convinced by the accusations of the eunuchs Li Run (李閏) and Jiang Jing (江京) that Deng and her family had planned to depose him. An dismissed Deng's clan members from office, exiled them and forced many to commit suicide. After An's death... |
572ee029cb0c0d14000f1655 | Relatives of what family were exiled after Sun Cheng had overthrown the regime? | Yan | [
"Han_dynasty\n\nWhen Empress Dowager Deng died, Emperor An (r. 106–125 AD) was convinced by the accusations of the eunuchs Li Run (李閏) and Jiang Jing (江京) that Deng and her family had planned to depose him. An dismissed Deng's clan members from office, exiled them and forced many to commit suicide. After An's death... |
572ee029cb0c0d14000f1656 | How did Liang Ji die? | forced to commit suicide | [
"Han_dynasty\n\nWhen Empress Dowager Deng died, Emperor An (r. 106–125 AD) was convinced by the accusations of the eunuchs Li Run (李閏) and Jiang Jing (江京) that Deng and her family had planned to depose him. An dismissed Deng's clan members from office, exiled them and forced many to commit suicide. After An's death... |
572ee20bdfa6aa1500f8d48f | On what charge was Li Ying jailed for? | treason | [
"Han_dynasty\n\nStudents from the Imperial University organized a widespread student protest against the eunuchs of Emperor Huan's court. Huan further alienated the bureaucracy when he initiated grandiose construction projects and hosted thousands of concubines in his harem at a time of economic crisis. Palace eunu... |
572ee20bdfa6aa1500f8d490 | Who was responsible for imprisoning Li Ying? | Palace eunuchs | [
"Han_dynasty\n\nStudents from the Imperial University organized a widespread student protest against the eunuchs of Emperor Huan's court. Huan further alienated the bureaucracy when he initiated grandiose construction projects and hosted thousands of concubines in his harem at a time of economic crisis. Palace eunu... |
572ee20bdfa6aa1500f8d491 | During what type of crisis did Emperor Huan alienate the bureaucracy? | economic | [
"Han_dynasty\n\nStudents from the Imperial University organized a widespread student protest against the eunuchs of Emperor Huan's court. Huan further alienated the bureaucracy when he initiated grandiose construction projects and hosted thousands of concubines in his harem at a time of economic crisis. Palace eunu... |
572ee20bdfa6aa1500f8d492 | Students from what university led a protest against members of Huan's court? | Imperial | [
"Han_dynasty\n\nStudents from the Imperial University organized a widespread student protest against the eunuchs of Emperor Huan's court. Huan further alienated the bureaucracy when he initiated grandiose construction projects and hosted thousands of concubines in his harem at a time of economic crisis. Palace eunu... |
572ee20bdfa6aa1500f8d493 | When did Dou Wu die? | 168 AD | [
"Han_dynasty\n\nStudents from the Imperial University organized a widespread student protest against the eunuchs of Emperor Huan's court. Huan further alienated the bureaucracy when he initiated grandiose construction projects and hosted thousands of concubines in his harem at a time of economic crisis. Palace eunu... |
572ee3a8c246551400ce477e | Who arrested Chen Fan in a failed plot? | the eunuchs | [
"Han_dynasty\n\nFollowing Huan's death, Dou Wu and the Grand Tutor Chen Fan (陳蕃) (d. 168 AD) attempted a coup d'état against the eunuchs Hou Lan (d. 172 AD), Cao Jie (d. 181 AD), and Wang Fu (王甫). When the plot was uncovered, the eunuchs arrested Empress Dowager Dou (d. 172 AD) and Chen Fan. General Zhang Huan (張奐)... |
572ee3a8c246551400ce477f | Who made accusations of treason against Dou Wu? | General Zhang Huan | [
"Han_dynasty\n\nFollowing Huan's death, Dou Wu and the Grand Tutor Chen Fan (陳蕃) (d. 168 AD) attempted a coup d'état against the eunuchs Hou Lan (d. 172 AD), Cao Jie (d. 181 AD), and Wang Fu (王甫). When the plot was uncovered, the eunuchs arrested Empress Dowager Dou (d. 172 AD) and Chen Fan. General Zhang Huan (張奐)... |
572ee3a8c246551400ce4780 | How did Dou Wu pass away? | he was forced to commit suicide | [
"Han_dynasty\n\nFollowing Huan's death, Dou Wu and the Grand Tutor Chen Fan (陳蕃) (d. 168 AD) attempted a coup d'état against the eunuchs Hou Lan (d. 172 AD), Cao Jie (d. 181 AD), and Wang Fu (王甫). When the plot was uncovered, the eunuchs arrested Empress Dowager Dou (d. 172 AD) and Chen Fan. General Zhang Huan (張奐)... |
572ee3a8c246551400ce4781 | Which group was favorable to Zhang Huan? | the eunuchs | [
"Han_dynasty\n\nFollowing Huan's death, Dou Wu and the Grand Tutor Chen Fan (陳蕃) (d. 168 AD) attempted a coup d'état against the eunuchs Hou Lan (d. 172 AD), Cao Jie (d. 181 AD), and Wang Fu (王甫). When the plot was uncovered, the eunuchs arrested Empress Dowager Dou (d. 172 AD) and Chen Fan. General Zhang Huan (張奐)... |
572ee3a8c246551400ce4782 | What type of action was attempted on the eunuchs? | coup d'état | [
"Han_dynasty\n\nFollowing Huan's death, Dou Wu and the Grand Tutor Chen Fan (陳蕃) (d. 168 AD) attempted a coup d'état against the eunuchs Hou Lan (d. 172 AD), Cao Jie (d. 181 AD), and Wang Fu (王甫). When the plot was uncovered, the eunuchs arrested Empress Dowager Dou (d. 172 AD) and Chen Fan. General Zhang Huan (張奐)... |
572ee4c203f9891900756abd | In what year did the Partisan Prohibitions end? | 184 AD | [
"Han_dynasty\n\nThe Partisan Prohibitions were repealed during the Yellow Turban Rebellion and Five Pecks of Rice Rebellion in 184 AD, largely because the court did not want to continue to alienate a significant portion of the gentry class who might otherwise join the rebellions. The Yellow Turbans and Five-Pecks-o... |
572ee4c203f9891900756abe | In what year did Zhang Lu's rebellion end? | 215 AD | [
"Han_dynasty\n\nThe Partisan Prohibitions were repealed during the Yellow Turban Rebellion and Five Pecks of Rice Rebellion in 184 AD, largely because the court did not want to continue to alienate a significant portion of the gentry class who might otherwise join the rebellions. The Yellow Turbans and Five-Pecks-o... |
572ee4c203f9891900756abf | How many provinces did Zhang Jue's rebellion take place in? | eight | [
"Han_dynasty\n\nThe Partisan Prohibitions were repealed during the Yellow Turban Rebellion and Five Pecks of Rice Rebellion in 184 AD, largely because the court did not want to continue to alienate a significant portion of the gentry class who might otherwise join the rebellions. The Yellow Turbans and Five-Pecks-o... |
572ee4c203f9891900756ac0 | What type of healer was Zhang Jue? | faith | [
"Han_dynasty\n\nThe Partisan Prohibitions were repealed during the Yellow Turban Rebellion and Five Pecks of Rice Rebellion in 184 AD, largely because the court did not want to continue to alienate a significant portion of the gentry class who might otherwise join the rebellions. The Yellow Turbans and Five-Pecks-o... |
572ee4c203f9891900756ac1 | What religion did Zhang Jue practice? | Daoist | [
"Han_dynasty\n\nThe Partisan Prohibitions were repealed during the Yellow Turban Rebellion and Five Pecks of Rice Rebellion in 184 AD, largely because the court did not want to continue to alienate a significant portion of the gentry class who might otherwise join the rebellions. The Yellow Turbans and Five-Pecks-o... |
572ee6f1dfa6aa1500f8d4ad | Who was assassinated on September 22, 189 AD? | He Jin | [
"Han_dynasty\n\nGeneral-in-Chief He Jin (d. 189 AD), half-brother to Empress He (d. 189 AD), plotted with Yuan Shao (d. 202 AD) to overthrow the eunuchs by having several generals march to the outskirts of the capital. There, in a written petition to Empress He, they demanded the eunuchs' execution. After a period ... |
572ee6f1dfa6aa1500f8d4ae | Who agreed to the execuation of the eunuchs? | Empress He | [
"Han_dynasty\n\nGeneral-in-Chief He Jin (d. 189 AD), half-brother to Empress He (d. 189 AD), plotted with Yuan Shao (d. 202 AD) to overthrow the eunuchs by having several generals march to the outskirts of the capital. There, in a written petition to Empress He, they demanded the eunuchs' execution. After a period ... |
572ee6f1dfa6aa1500f8d4af | Who negated the execution order on the eunuchs? | He Miao | [
"Han_dynasty\n\nGeneral-in-Chief He Jin (d. 189 AD), half-brother to Empress He (d. 189 AD), plotted with Yuan Shao (d. 202 AD) to overthrow the eunuchs by having several generals march to the outskirts of the capital. There, in a written petition to Empress He, they demanded the eunuchs' execution. After a period ... |
572ee6f1dfa6aa1500f8d4b0 | Who was the family member that Emperor Shao escaped with? | Liu Xie | [
"Han_dynasty\n\nGeneral-in-Chief He Jin (d. 189 AD), half-brother to Empress He (d. 189 AD), plotted with Yuan Shao (d. 202 AD) to overthrow the eunuchs by having several generals march to the outskirts of the capital. There, in a written petition to Empress He, they demanded the eunuchs' execution. After a period ... |
572ee6f1dfa6aa1500f8d4b1 | What did General-in-Chief He petition Empress He for? | the eunuchs' execution | [
"Han_dynasty\n\nGeneral-in-Chief He Jin (d. 189 AD), half-brother to Empress He (d. 189 AD), plotted with Yuan Shao (d. 202 AD) to overthrow the eunuchs by having several generals march to the outskirts of the capital. There, in a written petition to Empress He, they demanded the eunuchs' execution. After a period ... |
572ee81bdfa6aa1500f8d4b7 | How was Luoyang destroyed? | burned | [
"Han_dynasty\n\nGeneral Dong Zhuo (d. 192 AD) found the young emperor and his brother wandering in the countryside. He escorted them safely back to the capital and was made Minister of Works, taking control of Luoyang and forcing Yuan Shao to flee. After Dong Zhuo demoted Emperor Shao and promoted his brother Liu X... |
572ee81bdfa6aa1500f8d4b8 | Who demoted Emperor Shao? | Dong Zhuo | [
"Han_dynasty\n\nGeneral Dong Zhuo (d. 192 AD) found the young emperor and his brother wandering in the countryside. He escorted them safely back to the capital and was made Minister of Works, taking control of Luoyang and forcing Yuan Shao to flee. After Dong Zhuo demoted Emperor Shao and promoted his brother Liu X... |
572ee81bdfa6aa1500f8d4b9 | What position would the young Liu Xie eventually be promoted to? | Emperor Xian | [
"Han_dynasty\n\nGeneral Dong Zhuo (d. 192 AD) found the young emperor and his brother wandering in the countryside. He escorted them safely back to the capital and was made Minister of Works, taking control of Luoyang and forcing Yuan Shao to flee. After Dong Zhuo demoted Emperor Shao and promoted his brother Liu X... |
572ee81bdfa6aa1500f8d4ba | Who had taken control of Luoyang? | General Dong Zhuo | [
"Han_dynasty\n\nGeneral Dong Zhuo (d. 192 AD) found the young emperor and his brother wandering in the countryside. He escorted them safely back to the capital and was made Minister of Works, taking control of Luoyang and forcing Yuan Shao to flee. After Dong Zhuo demoted Emperor Shao and promoted his brother Liu X... |
572ee81bdfa6aa1500f8d4bb | When did Dong Zhuo die? | 192 AD | [
"Han_dynasty\n\nGeneral Dong Zhuo (d. 192 AD) found the young emperor and his brother wandering in the countryside. He escorted them safely back to the capital and was made Minister of Works, taking control of Luoyang and forcing Yuan Shao to flee. After Dong Zhuo demoted Emperor Shao and promoted his brother Liu X... |
572ee9b1dfa6aa1500f8d4cb | Who was defeated at the Battle of Red Cliffs in 208 AD? | Cao | [
"Han_dynasty\n\nAfter Cao's defeat at the naval Battle of Red Cliffs in 208 AD, China was divided into three spheres of influence, with Cao Cao dominating the north, Sun Quan (182–252 AD) dominating the south, and Liu Bei (161–223 AD) dominating the west. Cao Cao died in March 220 AD. By December his son Cao Pi (18... |
572ee9b1dfa6aa1500f8d4cc | Who did Emperor Xian give his throne to? | Cao Pi | [
"Han_dynasty\n\nAfter Cao's defeat at the naval Battle of Red Cliffs in 208 AD, China was divided into three spheres of influence, with Cao Cao dominating the north, Sun Quan (182–252 AD) dominating the south, and Liu Bei (161–223 AD) dominating the west. Cao Cao died in March 220 AD. By December his son Cao Pi (18... |
572ee9b1dfa6aa1500f8d4cd | What state was in a conflict with Eastern Wu, and Shu Han? | Cao Wei | [
"Han_dynasty\n\nAfter Cao's defeat at the naval Battle of Red Cliffs in 208 AD, China was divided into three spheres of influence, with Cao Cao dominating the north, Sun Quan (182–252 AD) dominating the south, and Liu Bei (161–223 AD) dominating the west. Cao Cao died in March 220 AD. By December his son Cao Pi (18... |
572ee9b1dfa6aa1500f8d4ce | Who was in control of the south of China? | Sun Quan | [
"Han_dynasty\n\nAfter Cao's defeat at the naval Battle of Red Cliffs in 208 AD, China was divided into three spheres of influence, with Cao Cao dominating the north, Sun Quan (182–252 AD) dominating the south, and Liu Bei (161–223 AD) dominating the west. Cao Cao died in March 220 AD. By December his son Cao Pi (18... |
572ee9b1dfa6aa1500f8d4cf | In what month did Cao Cao die? | March | [
"Han_dynasty\n\nAfter Cao's defeat at the naval Battle of Red Cliffs in 208 AD, China was divided into three spheres of influence, with Cao Cao dominating the north, Sun Quan (182–252 AD) dominating the south, and Liu Bei (161–223 AD) dominating the west. Cao Cao died in March 220 AD. By December his son Cao Pi (18... |
572eeba7cb0c0d14000f1678 | During what period was it obvious that corruption was widespread in the government? | mid-to-late Eastern Han | [
"Han_dynasty\n\nEach successive rank gave its holder greater pensions and legal privileges. The highest rank, of full marquess, came with a state pension and a territorial fiefdom. Holders of the rank immediately below, that of ordinary marquess, received a pension, but had no territorial rule. Officials who served... |
572eeba7cb0c0d14000f1679 | What rank provided its holder territorial rule? | full marquess | [
"Han_dynasty\n\nEach successive rank gave its holder greater pensions and legal privileges. The highest rank, of full marquess, came with a state pension and a territorial fiefdom. Holders of the rank immediately below, that of ordinary marquess, received a pension, but had no territorial rule. Officials who served... |
572eeba7cb0c0d14000f167a | What class did individuals who served as officials in the government belong to? | commoner social | [
"Han_dynasty\n\nEach successive rank gave its holder greater pensions and legal privileges. The highest rank, of full marquess, came with a state pension and a territorial fiefdom. Holders of the rank immediately below, that of ordinary marquess, received a pension, but had no territorial rule. Officials who served... |
572eeba7cb0c0d14000f167b | What was considered to be more important to some than serving the local government? | cultivation of morally grounded personal relationships | [
"Han_dynasty\n\nEach successive rank gave its holder greater pensions and legal privileges. The highest rank, of full marquess, came with a state pension and a territorial fiefdom. Holders of the rank immediately below, that of ordinary marquess, received a pension, but had no territorial rule. Officials who served... |
572eeba7cb0c0d14000f167c | What rank is below that of full marquess? | ordinary marquess | [
"Han_dynasty\n\nEach successive rank gave its holder greater pensions and legal privileges. The highest rank, of full marquess, came with a state pension and a territorial fiefdom. Holders of the rank immediately below, that of ordinary marquess, received a pension, but had no territorial rule. Officials who served... |
572eee7903f9891900756aeb | Who were considered to be below the social rank that scholars held? | The farmer | [
"Han_dynasty\n\nThe farmer, or specifically the small landowner-cultivator, was ranked just below scholars and officials in the social hierarchy. Other agricultural cultivators were of a lower status, such as tenants, wage laborers, and in rare cases slaves. Artisans and craftsmen had a legal and socioeconomic stat... |
572eee7903f9891900756aec | What color of clothing were merchants that had registered with the state forced to wear? | white-colored | [
"Han_dynasty\n\nThe farmer, or specifically the small landowner-cultivator, was ranked just below scholars and officials in the social hierarchy. Other agricultural cultivators were of a lower status, such as tenants, wage laborers, and in rare cases slaves. Artisans and craftsmen had a legal and socioeconomic stat... |
572eee7903f9891900756aed | Who would retainers in the employ of nobles occasionally have to fight? | bandits | [
"Han_dynasty\n\nThe farmer, or specifically the small landowner-cultivator, was ranked just below scholars and officials in the social hierarchy. Other agricultural cultivators were of a lower status, such as tenants, wage laborers, and in rare cases slaves. Artisans and craftsmen had a legal and socioeconomic stat... |
572eee7903f9891900756aee | Who was commonly considered by some to be social parasites? | State-registered merchants | [
"Han_dynasty\n\nThe farmer, or specifically the small landowner-cultivator, was ranked just below scholars and officials in the social hierarchy. Other agricultural cultivators were of a lower status, such as tenants, wage laborers, and in rare cases slaves. Artisans and craftsmen had a legal and socioeconomic stat... |
572eee7903f9891900756aef | How could a merchant prevent having to register as one? | working between a network of cities | [
"Han_dynasty\n\nThe farmer, or specifically the small landowner-cultivator, was ranked just below scholars and officials in the social hierarchy. Other agricultural cultivators were of a lower status, such as tenants, wage laborers, and in rare cases slaves. Artisans and craftsmen had a legal and socioeconomic stat... |
572ef06703f9891900756af5 | How many family members would commonly live in a single household during the Han era? | four to five | [
"Han_dynasty\n\nThe Han-era family was patrilineal and typically had four to five nuclear family members living in one household. Multiple generations of extended family members did not occupy the same house, unlike families of later dynasties. According to Confucian family norms, various family members were treate... |
572ef06703f9891900756af6 | Whose opinion on the spouse of an arranged marriage was considered to be more important? | the father's | [
"Han_dynasty\n\nThe Han-era family was patrilineal and typically had four to five nuclear family members living in one household. Multiple generations of extended family members did not occupy the same house, unlike families of later dynasties. According to Confucian family norms, various family members were treate... |
572ef06703f9891900756af7 | Who were rich enough to afford multiple lovers? | nobles and high officials | [
"Han_dynasty\n\nThe Han-era family was patrilineal and typically had four to five nuclear family members living in one household. Multiple generations of extended family members did not occupy the same house, unlike families of later dynasties. According to Confucian family norms, various family members were treate... |
572ef06703f9891900756af8 | What type of family was your typical Han era family considered to be? | patrilineal | [
"Han_dynasty\n\nThe Han-era family was patrilineal and typically had four to five nuclear family members living in one household. Multiple generations of extended family members did not occupy the same house, unlike families of later dynasties. According to Confucian family norms, various family members were treate... |
572ef06703f9891900756af9 | What type of marriage was thought of as a normal occurrence in this era? | Arranged marriages | [
"Han_dynasty\n\nThe Han-era family was patrilineal and typically had four to five nuclear family members living in one household. Multiple generations of extended family members did not occupy the same house, unlike families of later dynasties. According to Confucian family norms, various family members were treate... |
572f69a8947a6a140053c926 | Which family member commonly sent an adult married offspring away with their portion of the families fortune? | the father | [
"Han_dynasty\n\nApart from the passing of noble titles or ranks, inheritance practices did not involve primogeniture; each son received an equal share of the family property. Unlike the practice in later dynasties, the father usually sent his adult married sons away with their portions of the family fortune. Daught... |
572f69a8947a6a140053c927 | What type of document could be produced to distribute some of an inheritance? | a will | [
"Han_dynasty\n\nApart from the passing of noble titles or ranks, inheritance practices did not involve primogeniture; each son received an equal share of the family property. Unlike the practice in later dynasties, the father usually sent his adult married sons away with their portions of the family fortune. Daught... |
572f69a8947a6a140053c928 | How did daughters get their portion of the family fortune? | marriage dowries | [
"Han_dynasty\n\nApart from the passing of noble titles or ranks, inheritance practices did not involve primogeniture; each son received an equal share of the family property. Unlike the practice in later dynasties, the father usually sent his adult married sons away with their portions of the family fortune. Daught... |
572f69a8947a6a140053c929 | Was is guaranteed that a first born son would receive all of the family's fortune? | inheritance practices did not involve primogeniture | [
"Han_dynasty\n\nApart from the passing of noble titles or ranks, inheritance practices did not involve primogeniture; each son received an equal share of the family property. Unlike the practice in later dynasties, the father usually sent his adult married sons away with their portions of the family fortune. Daught... |
572f69a8947a6a140053c92a | What type of title could be passed down? | noble | [
"Han_dynasty\n\nApart from the passing of noble titles or ranks, inheritance practices did not involve primogeniture; each son received an equal share of the family property. Unlike the practice in later dynasties, the father usually sent his adult married sons away with their portions of the family fortune. Daught... |
572f6c2304bcaa1900d76917 | Which gender was exempt from performing the yearly corvee labor duties? | Women | [
"Han_dynasty\n\nWomen were expected to obey the will of their father, then their husband, and then their adult son in old age. However, it is known from contemporary sources that there were many deviations to this rule, especially in regard to mothers over their sons, and empresses who ordered around and openly hum... |
572f6c2304bcaa1900d76918 | What emotional state would empresses commonly place their immediate family members in? | openly humiliated | [
"Han_dynasty\n\nWomen were expected to obey the will of their father, then their husband, and then their adult son in old age. However, it is known from contemporary sources that there were many deviations to this rule, especially in regard to mothers over their sons, and empresses who ordered around and openly hum... |
572f6c2304bcaa1900d76919 | What type of occupation did women commonly take part in? | income-earning | [
"Han_dynasty\n\nWomen were expected to obey the will of their father, then their husband, and then their adult son in old age. However, it is known from contemporary sources that there were many deviations to this rule, especially in regard to mothers over their sons, and empresses who ordered around and openly hum... |
572f6c2304bcaa1900d7691a | Who were women obligated to obey in their old age? | their adult son | [
"Han_dynasty\n\nWomen were expected to obey the will of their father, then their husband, and then their adult son in old age. However, it is known from contemporary sources that there were many deviations to this rule, especially in regard to mothers over their sons, and empresses who ordered around and openly hum... |
572f6c2304bcaa1900d7691b | Which parental figures often avoided the common familial rules? | mothers | [
"Han_dynasty\n\nWomen were expected to obey the will of their father, then their husband, and then their adult son in old age. However, it is known from contemporary sources that there were many deviations to this rule, especially in regard to mothers over their sons, and empresses who ordered around and openly hum... |
572f6dde04bcaa1900d7693f | What philosophy was given exclusivity in the court during the rule of Emperor Wu? | Confucianism | [
"Han_dynasty\n\nThe early Western Han court simultaneously accepted the philosophical teachings of Legalism, Huang-Lao Daoism, and Confucianism in making state decisions and shaping government policy. However, the Han court under Emperor Wu gave Confucianism exclusive patronage. He abolished all academic chairs or ... |
572f6dde04bcaa1900d76940 | Who put an end to all erudites? | Emperor Wu | [
"Han_dynasty\n\nThe early Western Han court simultaneously accepted the philosophical teachings of Legalism, Huang-Lao Daoism, and Confucianism in making state decisions and shaping government policy. However, the Han court under Emperor Wu gave Confucianism exclusive patronage. He abolished all academic chairs or ... |
572f6dde04bcaa1900d76941 | How many students were in the Imperial University by the second century? | over 30,000 | [
"Han_dynasty\n\nThe early Western Han court simultaneously accepted the philosophical teachings of Legalism, Huang-Lao Daoism, and Confucianism in making state decisions and shaping government policy. However, the Han court under Emperor Wu gave Confucianism exclusive patronage. He abolished all academic chairs or ... |
572f6dde04bcaa1900d76942 | What type of philosophy was available for individuals at the commanderies? | Confucian | [
"Han_dynasty\n\nThe early Western Han court simultaneously accepted the philosophical teachings of Legalism, Huang-Lao Daoism, and Confucianism in making state decisions and shaping government policy. However, the Han court under Emperor Wu gave Confucianism exclusive patronage. He abolished all academic chairs or ... |
572f6dde04bcaa1900d76943 | Where did teachers make their money from at private schools? | tuition payments | [
"Han_dynasty\n\nThe early Western Han court simultaneously accepted the philosophical teachings of Legalism, Huang-Lao Daoism, and Confucianism in making state decisions and shaping government policy. However, the Han court under Emperor Wu gave Confucianism exclusive patronage. He abolished all academic chairs or ... |
572f6f7004bcaa1900d76951 | Who had produced biographies of individuals of significant importance? | various gentrymen | [
"Han_dynasty\n\nSome important texts were created and studied by scholars. Philosophical works written by Yang Xiong (53 BC – 18 AD), Huan Tan (43 BC – 28 AD), Wang Chong (27–100 AD), and Wang Fu (78–163 AD) questioned whether human nature was innately good or evil and posed challenges to Dong's universal order. Th... |
572f6f7004bcaa1900d76952 | What type of poetry had much influence in the Han dynasty? | fu | [
"Han_dynasty\n\nSome important texts were created and studied by scholars. Philosophical works written by Yang Xiong (53 BC – 18 AD), Huan Tan (43 BC – 28 AD), Wang Chong (27–100 AD), and Wang Fu (78–163 AD) questioned whether human nature was innately good or evil and posed challenges to Dong's universal order. Th... |
572f6f7004bcaa1900d76953 | Who had written the dictionary Fangyan? | Yang Xiong | [
"Han_dynasty\n\nSome important texts were created and studied by scholars. Philosophical works written by Yang Xiong (53 BC – 18 AD), Huan Tan (43 BC – 28 AD), Wang Chong (27–100 AD), and Wang Fu (78–163 AD) questioned whether human nature was innately good or evil and posed challenges to Dong's universal order. Th... |
572f6f7004bcaa1900d76954 | Which person had authored the Book of Han? | Ban Biao | [
"Han_dynasty\n\nSome important texts were created and studied by scholars. Philosophical works written by Yang Xiong (53 BC – 18 AD), Huan Tan (43 BC – 28 AD), Wang Chong (27–100 AD), and Wang Fu (78–163 AD) questioned whether human nature was innately good or evil and posed challenges to Dong's universal order. Th... |
572f6f7004bcaa1900d76955 | What was the name of Ban Biao's female offspring? | Ban Zhao | [
"Han_dynasty\n\nSome important texts were created and studied by scholars. Philosophical works written by Yang Xiong (53 BC – 18 AD), Huan Tan (43 BC – 28 AD), Wang Chong (27–100 AD), and Wang Fu (78–163 AD) questioned whether human nature was innately good or evil and posed challenges to Dong's universal order. Th... |
572f7858a23a5019007fc655 | What type of torture was acquired from Qin law? | mutilation | [
"Han_dynasty\n\nVarious cases for rape, physical abuse and murder were prosecuted in court. Women, although usually having fewer rights by custom, were allowed to level civil and criminal charges against men. While suspects were jailed, convicted criminals were never imprisoned. Instead, punishments were commonly m... |
572f7858a23a5019007fc656 | What eventually replaced torturous mutilation as a type of punishment? | progressively less-severe beatings | [
"Han_dynasty\n\nVarious cases for rape, physical abuse and murder were prosecuted in court. Women, although usually having fewer rights by custom, were allowed to level civil and criminal charges against men. While suspects were jailed, convicted criminals were never imprisoned. Instead, punishments were commonly m... |
572f7858a23a5019007fc657 | What type of extreme punishment was likely to be laid upon those who committed the harshest of crimes? | death by beheading | [
"Han_dynasty\n\nVarious cases for rape, physical abuse and murder were prosecuted in court. Women, although usually having fewer rights by custom, were allowed to level civil and criminal charges against men. While suspects were jailed, convicted criminals were never imprisoned. Instead, punishments were commonly m... |
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