Question

Which was the cause of the Taiping Rebellion?

Answer 1

It was sparked by the leadership of one man, Hong Xiuquan (pronounced shiou-chuan), from the south of China

Answer 2

It was sparked by the leadership of one man, Hong Xiuquan (pronounced shiou-chuan), from the south of China, who in 1847 failed the imperial examinations for the third time and was delirious for 30 days.