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Why did Emperor Yang's highly trained army start deserting?
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?
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?
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?
What led Li Shimin to force his father to step down from the throne?
What characterized Emperor Taizong's rule despite his somewhat questionable rise to power?
What characterized Emperor Taizong's rule despite his somewhat questionable rise to power?
What led to the fall of the Sui Dynasty in China in the early 600s?
What led to the fall of the Sui Dynasty in China in the early 600s?
What was the main consequence of Emperor Yang's demand for homage from the King of Goguryeo?
What was the main consequence of Emperor Yang's demand for homage from the King of Goguryeo?
How did the fall of the Sui Dynasty impact China in the early 600s?
How did the fall of the Sui Dynasty impact China in the early 600s?
Why did Emperor Yang's military campaigns against Goguryeo ultimately fail?
Why did Emperor Yang's military campaigns against Goguryeo ultimately fail?
What challenge did the Tang Dynasty face following the fall of the Sui Dynasty in China?
What challenge did the Tang Dynasty face following the fall of the Sui Dynasty in China?
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