An Lushan Rebellion - 3 Minute History

The video covers the Tang Dynasty's expansion and subsequent challenges, including military defeats and financial strain. It highlights An Lushan's rise to power, his rebellion against the Tang Dynasty, and the ensuing war. The conflict led to significant turmoil, with An Lushan's forces initially succeeding but eventually facing a stalemate. An Lushan's death marked a turning point, leading to the decline of the Yan Dynasty. The Tang Dynasty, despite recovering some territories, faced ongoing challenges, including Tibetan invasions, and eventually collapsed, leading to the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period.

What was one of the major defeats faced by the Chinese armies in the mid-8th century?

• Battle of Red Cliffs

• Battle of Hastings

• Battle of Marathon

• Battle of Tallas

Who was An Lushan and what role did he play in the Tang Dynasty?

• A poet who wrote about the Tang Dynasty

• A general who led a rebellion against the Tang Dynasty

• A philosopher who advised the Tang Emperor

• A merchant who traded along the Silk Road

What was the outcome of An Lushan's initial rebellion?

• He formed an alliance with the Tang Emperor

• He successfully captured key cities and declared himself emperor

• He was exiled to a distant province

• He was immediately defeated by the Tang forces

What led to the decline of An Lushan's rebellion?

• The rebellion ran out of resources and surrendered

• An Lushan was captured by the Tang forces

• The Tang Dynasty formed an alliance with the Tibetans

• An Lushan's health deteriorated and he was killed by his son

What was the broader impact of the An Lushan Rebellion on the Tang Dynasty?

• It led to a period of peace and prosperity

• It resulted in the Tang Dynasty expanding its territory

• It strengthened the Tang Dynasty's control over Central Asia

• It weakened the Tang Dynasty and led to a period of chaos