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Which dynasty did Cao Pi establish to replace the Eastern Han Dynasty?

  • Tang Dynasty

  • Song Dynasty

  • Cao Wei

  • Liu Song Dynasty

Answer

Cao Wei, established by Cao Pi in 220 CE, succeeded the Eastern Han Dynasty. It marked the end of the Han era and ushered in the Three Kingdoms period, a time of political fragmentation and warfare in ancient China. Cao Wei primarily covered the northern and central regions of China and was one of the three major powers, alongside Shu Han and Eastern Wu, that emerged during this period.
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