In 1851, Hong Xiuquan proclaimed his own dynasty, the Taiping tianguo, which meant

A. "Son of Heaven."
B. "Return of the Holy."
C. "Expel the Barbarians."
D. "Heavenly Kingdom of Great Peace."
E. "Brilliant as the Sun."


Answer: D

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