What conflict was initiated by a self-proclaimed mystic, named Hong Xiuquan, who claimed that he was the new Messiah?
- Taiping Rebellion
- Turko-Russian War
- Opium Wars
- Boxer Revolution
Answer
The correct answer is A) Taiping Rebellion.
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