The People of the Liao Empire of the Khitans

question 14

Multiple Choice

The people of the Liao Empire of the Khitans

• A)had a pastoral tradition and were excellent horsemen.
• B)constructed the foundation of the Koryo Empire.
• C)made the city now known as Beijing its capital.
• D)were the builders of the Great Wall.
• E)discouraged all Confucian ideas and practices as too Chinese.

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PTH

Parathyroid hormone, a regulator of calcium and phosphate metabolism in the body.

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