Honors 2 quiz III

Why was the minister Cai Yong banished from court after presenting his memorial regarding Heaven's displeasure?

Cai Yong stated that abnormal omens were caused by feminine interference in state affairs. Chief eunuch Zhang Rang secretly read the memorial and fabricated false charges against him.

How did Zhang Jue obtain the mystical powers used to launch the Yellow Turban Rebellion?

While gathering medicinal herbs, he met the Immortal of the Southern Land of Glory in a cave, who gifted him three volumes of the Book of Heaven (the Way of Peace).

Through which imperial lineage did Liu Bei claim descent from the Han royal family?

He was a descendant of Prince Jing of Zhongshan (Liu Sheng), whose father was Emperor Jing of the Western Han Dynasty.

What distinctive physical features were attributed to Liu Bei?

He stood tall with exceptionally long ears whose lobes touched his shoulders, arms long enough for his hands to hang below his knees, a jade-like complexion, and rich red lips.

Before taking the Oath of the Peach Garden, what were the occupations of Zhang Fei and Guan Yu?

Zhang Fei was a wine seller and butcher; Guan Yu was a fugitive who had been on the run for over five years after killing a local ruffian.

What specific ritual offerings were prepared for the Oath of the Peach Garden?

A black ox, a white horse, and burning incense.

How was Liu Bei officially confirmed as the "Imperial Uncle" by Emperor Xian?

Emperor Xian ordered his secretary to consult the Book of Genealogy, which recorded that Liu Bei was the seventh-generation descendant of Prince Jin of Zhongshan, making him an uncle by descent to the Emperor.

How did Liu Bei conceal his terror when Cao Cao declared, "The only heroes in the world are you and me"?

Liu Bei dropped his chopsticks in shock, but quickly recovered by stooping down and claiming he was startled by a sudden peal of thunder from an oncoming storm.