Wu Zetian Quiz

In what year was Wu Zetian born?

• 624 AD

• 634 AD

• 614 AD

• 644 AD

Who did Wu Zetian accuse of strangling her daughter?

• Lady Wang

• Li Zhi

• Emperor Taizong

• Her son

What was Wu Zetian's title when she declared herself ruler?

• Empress of the World

• Ruler of the Heavens

• Queen of China

• Supreme Leader

What did Wu Zetian create in 660 AD?

• A new army

• A secret police force

• A new palace

• A new religion

What was the fate of Wu Zetian's second son?

• He became emperor

• He was placed under house arrest

• He was exiled

• He became a monk

What was Wu Zetian's father's belief about her education?

• She should only learn domestic skills

• She was equal to males

• She should not be educated

• She should become a nun

What did Wu Zetian do to her eldest son after he disrespected her?

• Made him a general

• Charged him with treason

• Sent him to a monastery

• Made him a concubine

What action did Empress Wu take against high-ranking officials who performed poorly?

• Promoted them

• Forced them to resign

• Gave them a bonus

• Ignored their performance

What was Empress Wu's approach to government officials not performing their duties effectively?

• Replaced them with people of merit

• Gave them a second chance

• Sent them on vacation

• Ignored their performance

What did Empress Wu do to expand the civil service exam?

• Made it easier

• Held exams more frequently

• Abolished it

• Made it optional