Tang Dynasty Quiz

What was the capital of the Tang dynasty from 618 to 904?

• Chang'an

• Luoyang

• Nanjing

• Beijing

Who was the first emperor of the Tang dynasty?

• Emperor Ai

• Emperor Taizong

• Emperor Xuanzong

• Emperor Gaozu

Which dynasty preceded the Tang dynasty?

• Sui dynasty

• Song dynasty

• Qing dynasty

• Ming dynasty

What was the main religion during the Tang dynasty?

• Christianity

• Hinduism

• Chinese Buddhism

• Islam

Which rebellion significantly weakened the Tang dynasty?

• Yellow Turban rebellion

• Boxer rebellion

• Taiping rebellion

• An Lushan rebellion

What was the estimated population of the Tang dynasty by the 9th century?

• 50 million

• 30 million

• 80 million

• 100 million

Which examination system was used to recruit scholar-officials during the Tang dynasty?

• Civil service exams

• Imperial examinations

• Mandarin exams

• Confucian exams

Which famous poets belonged to the Tang dynasty?

• William Shakespeare and John Keats

• Li Bai and Du Fu

• Pablo Neruda and Octavio Paz

• Homer and Virgil

What was a major influence on Chinese culture during the Tang dynasty?

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

• Islam

• Christianity

Which system was used to manage land distribution during the Tang dynasty?

• Equal-field system

• Feudal system

• Manorial system

• Open-field system