Chinese emperors turned their backs to the north and their imperial palaces traditionally faced south

a) to imitate the flow of the rivers.
b) to position themselves in front of the North Star.
c) to position themselves in front of the northern mountains.
d) to avoid evil spirits (and Huns)


Answer: D

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