Question

Which of the following options best explains how the Han and Tang Dynasties initially came to power?(1 point) Responses through education and meritocracy through education and meritocracy through rebellion and military force through rebellion and military force by converting the populace to Taoism by converting the populace to Taoism by inheriting power from their predecessors

Answer 1

The best explanation for how the Han and Tang Dynasties initially came to power is **through rebellion and military force**. Both dynasties rose to prominence after overthrowing previous regimes: the Han Dynasty came to power after the fall of the Qin Dynasty, which involved significant military conflict and popular uprisings, while the Tang Dynasty emerged following the decline of the Sui Dynasty, also through rebellion and military strength.