Final answer:
The correct order of the Chinese historical periods is Xia, Zhou, Yuan, Republic; Warring States, Three Kingdoms, Jin, Yuan; Shang, Han, Tang, Ming; and Qin, Sui, Song, Qing.
Step-by-step explanation:
The correct order of Chinese historical periods from earliest to most recent is as follows:
- Option C) Xia, Zhou, Yuan, Republic
- Option D) Warring States, Three Kingdoms, Jin, Yuan
- Option A) Shang, Han, Tang, Ming
- Option B) Qin, Sui, Song, Qing
The Xia dynasty was one of the earliest ancient civilizations in China, followed by the Zhou dynasty. The Yuan dynasty and the Republic of China were more recent historical periods. The Warring States period and the Three Kingdoms period are also part of Chinese history but fall in between the other periods mentioned.