The Dividing Line Between the Former Han and the Later

question 23

Multiple Choice

The dividing line between the Former Han and the Later Han is marked by

• A) a bloody civil war.
• B) invasion by the Xiongnu.
• C) the brief rule of an usurper.
• D) a brief resurgence of Qin power.
• E) the appearance of Buddhism in China.

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