Imperial authority was also seriously challenged by large Daoist religious societies which instigated the Yellow Turban Rebellion and the Five Pecks of Rice Rebellion.
Otoritas kekaisaran juga ditantang secara serius oleh perkumpulan keagamaan Taoisme besar yang memicu Pemberontakan Serban Kuning dan Pemberontakan Jalan Lima Takar Beras.