Wu Zetian and the Tang Dynasty

During which century did Wu Zetian become the female emperor of China?

• 5th century

• 6th century

• 7th century

• 8th century

Which dynasty did Wu Zetian strengthen during her reign?

• Ming

• Tang

• Qing

• Han

How long did Wu Zetian hold power?

• More than a decade

• More than a century

• More than half a century

• More than two centuries

What is the Tang period considered to be in Chinese history?

• The dark age

• The golden age

• The silver age

• The bronze age

How was Wu Zetian often portrayed by Chinese historians?

• As a benevolent ruler

• As a usurper who was cruel and violent

• As a wise philosopher

• As a peaceful leader

What were the two versions of Empress Wu as described in the text?

• A kind ruler and a warrior

• A high-ranking official and a commoner

• An empress who killed officials and one who ruled kindly

• A supporter of Confucianism and Daoism

According to historian C.P. Fitzgerald, what would have happened without Wu?

• The Tang dynasty would have been longer

• There would have been no lasting unity of China

• Buddhism would have been less influential

• The Confucian faith would have dominated

What did Wu publish to promote women's rights?

• Biographies of Famous Men

• Biographies of Famous Women

• Histories of the Tang Dynasty

• Confucian Teachings

What was a notable feature of Wu's gravesite?

• It was located in the capital city

• It was a simple grave

• It was approached by a mile-long ramp

• It was hidden in a forest

What does the text suggest about the criticism of Wu's actions?

• They were justified by her contemporaries

• They were based on a double standard for female rulers

• They were ignored by historians

• They were praised by her ministers