Which of the following options best explains how the Han and Tang Dynasties initially came to power? Choose the best answer choice, and explain.

Question

Which of the following options best explains how the Han and Tang Dynasties initially came to power? Choose the best answer choice, and explain.

Responses

by converting the populace to Taoism

through education and meritocracy

by inheriting power from their predecessors

through rebellion and military force

Answer 1

Through rebellion and military force. The Han Dynasty overthrew the Qin Dynasty through rebellion and military force in 202 BCE, while the Tang Dynasty rose to power in 618 CE after a series of military campaigns and rebellions against the previous Sui Dynasty. Both dynasties initially came to power through the use of force and overthrowing the ruling dynasty at the time.