In The Three Kingdoms, what caused Zhang Jue to become the Great and Worthy Teacher?

A pestilence had spread throughout the land.
He wanted to compete with the Hermit.
His followers depended on him.
He needed to control the chieftains.

The correct answer is: A pestilence had spread throughout the land.

pestilence had spread throughout the land.

Yes, that is correct. Zhang Jue became known as the Great and Worthy Teacher during the Three Kingdoms period in China because a pestilence had spread throughout the land. He claimed to possess divine powers and offered hope and healing to the people affected by the epidemic, which attracted a large following and established him as a respected figure.