Round 12: Tossup 2

The tomb of a sabao named Wirkak discovered in this city has relief carvings depicting both Hephthalites and the Chinvat Bridge. One ruler built twelve monumental bronze statues to decorate the Epang Palace (10[1])in this city. (10[1])Another ruler changed (10[1])this city’s name from one meaning “eternal peace” to “constant peace” as part of an urban redesign in accordance with the Kaogongji. (10[1])That ruler was dismembered at this city’s Weiyang Palace after it was stormed by Lulin rebels. After the death of Wang Mang, Luoyang (10[1])replaced this city as capital. This city’s Nine Markets (10[2])was the eastern terminus (10[1])of the Silk Road. A monument built in this city contained (10[1])both rivers of mercury and over 8,000 terracotta soldiers. (10[1])For 10 points, (10[1])name this city (10[1])that was the capital of both the Qin and Western Han dynasties. ■END■

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