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Why did Emperor Yang's highly trained army start deserting?

They disagreed with the military strategies employed by the emperor.

They were homesick and missed their families after months away from home. (correct)

They were forcibly removed from the army by the local warlords.

They were not receiving proper pay and resources from the emperor.

Why did Li Yuan declare himself Emperor Gaozu of the Tang Dynasty?

He was a successful rebel leader who wanted to unify China.

He was a former general of the Sui Dynasty who sought revenge.

His cousin killed Emperor Yang, prompting him to take power. (correct)

He was appointed by Emperor Yang to succeed him.

Why did Du Fuwei choose to join forces with the Tang Dynasty instead of becoming an emperor of his territory?

He believed in Emperor Gaozu's vision of a unified China. (correct)

He was promised a higher position within the Tang Dynasty.

He was defeated in battle by Li Zitong and had no choice.

He feared retaliation from a powerful neighboring warlord.

What led Li Shimin to force his father to step down from the throne?

He feared that his father was planning to assassinate him. Signup and view all the answers

What characterized Emperor Taizong's rule despite his somewhat questionable rise to power?

He became one of the most wise, respected, and successful emperors in Chinese history. Signup and view all the answers

What led to the fall of the Sui Dynasty in China in the early 600s?

Military defeats in wars against Goguryeo Signup and view all the answers

What was the main consequence of Emperor Yang's demand for homage from the King of Goguryeo?

The outbreak of a war that led to significant losses for China Signup and view all the answers

How did the fall of the Sui Dynasty impact China in the early 600s?

It resulted in the establishment of multiple smaller kingdoms controlled by warlords Signup and view all the answers

Why did Emperor Yang's military campaigns against Goguryeo ultimately fail?

Goguryeo was able to withstand China's attacks despite its smaller size Signup and view all the answers

What challenge did the Tang Dynasty face following the fall of the Sui Dynasty in China?

Reuniting and consolidating control over the fragmented kingdoms Signup and view all the answers