Question

Hong Xiuquan convinced himself that God gave him the mission of destroying the Qing Dynasty. He captured Yongan and proclaimed a new dynasty, the Heavenly Kingdom of Great Peace. This is an example of:

(A) A messianic movement
(B) A millenarian movement
(C) A revolutionary movement
(D) All of the above

Answer 1

Hong Xiuquan's belief and establishment of the Heavenly Kingdom of Great Peace is an example of a messianic and revolutionary movement.

Step-by-step explanation:

Hong Xiuquan's belief that he was tasked by God to destroy the Qing Dynasty and the establishment of the Heavenly Kingdom of Great Peace is an example of a messianic movement. A messianic movement is characterized by a leader who believes they have a divine mission or calling. It can also be considered a revolutionary movement as it aimed to overthrow the existing Qing Dynasty and establish a new dynasty.