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)
Internal Factors
External Factors
:: peasant revolts :: higher taxes on farmers :: lack of food :: fighting between provinces and governors for power

:: land distribution issues :: growing gap between rich and poor :: raids from Mongols :: raids from Xiongnu

1 answer

Here’s how the internal and external factors that led to the decline of the Han dynasty can be classified:

Internal Factors:

  • Peasant revolts
  • Higher taxes on farmers
  • Lack of food
  • Fighting between provinces and governors for power
  • Land distribution issues
  • Growing gap between rich and poor

External Factors:

  • Raids from Mongols
  • Raids from Xiongnu