To classify the internal and external factors that led to the decline of the Han dynasty, here are the relevant factors for each category:
Internal Factors:
- Corruption within the government
- Weakened central authority
- Economic troubles, including heavy taxation and land distribution issues
- Power struggles among eunuchs and court officials
External Factors:
- Invasions by nomadic tribes (e.g., Xiongnu)
- Natural disasters (famine, floods)
- The rise of regional warlords and the fragmentation of power
- The influence of Buddhist missionaries and the erosion of Confucian values
You can drag and drop each term into its respective category as shown above.