The Silk Road opened under Emperor Wu, and the Han fell in 220 CE. Which pair names the capital of the Western Han and the later eastern capital?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Chang'an and Luoyang
- Step 1: The Western Han ruled from Chang'an, near modern Xi'an. Step 2. Guangwu moved the capital to Luoyang in the Eastern Han. Answer: Chang'an and Luoyang. Why not the others: The other pairs reverse the order or name capitals of other dynasties.
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