The Amazing Six Dynasties of China
Which of the following accurately lists the Six Dynasties from earliest to latest?
1) Han, Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming, Qing
2) Tang, Han, Song, Yuan, Ming, Qing
3) Han, Tang, Song, Ming, Yuan, Qing
4) Tang, Han, Song, Ming, Yuan, Qing
Final answer:
The correct order of the Six Dynasties from earliest to latest is: Tang, Han, Song, Ming, Yuan, Qing.
Explanation:
The correct order of the Six Dynasties from earliest to latest is:
- Tang
- Han
- Song
- Ming
- Yuan
- Qing
During the Tang Dynasty, which had Xi'an as its capital, the monk Xuanzang started his journey to India. The Song Dynasty was established and later moved its court to Hangzhou. The Mongols then overran the Song and established the Yuan Dynasty. Finally, the Ming Dynasty was established, followed by the Qing Dynasty.