Classify by dragging and dropping the internal and external factors that led to the decline of the Han dynasty. Each term is used once. (8 points)

Question

Internal Factors

External Factors

raids from Xiongnu

raids from Mongols

:: lack of food

:: peasant revolts

land distribution issues

#fighting between provinces and governors for power

higher taxes on farmers

#growing gap between rich and poor

Answer 1

Here’s the classification of the internal and external factors that led to the decline of the Han dynasty:

Internal Factors:

• lack of food
• peasant revolts
• land distribution issues
• fighting between provinces and governors for power
• higher taxes on farmers
• growing gap between rich and poor

External Factors:

• raids from Xiongnu
• raids from Mongols