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What was the reign title of Yang Jian, the founder of the Sui dynasty?
What was the reign title of Yang Jian, the founder of the Sui dynasty?
- Sui Yang
- Sui Chang
- Sui Jian
- Sui Wendi (correct)
Where did Yang Jian establish the capital of the Sui dynasty?
Where did Yang Jian establish the capital of the Sui dynasty?
- Xian
- Chang’an (correct)
- Beijing
- Shanghai
Which ideology did Yang Jian adopt as the official doctrine for the state?
Which ideology did Yang Jian adopt as the official doctrine for the state?
- Taoism and Shintoism
- Daoism and Buddhism (correct)
- Confucianism
- Legalism
What did Yang Jian order the construction of, as a builder?
What did Yang Jian order the construction of, as a builder?
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What key positions did Yang Jian appoint Buddhist monks to?
What key positions did Yang Jian appoint Buddhist monks to?
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Sui Dynasty Founder
- Yang Jian, the founder of the Sui dynasty, reigned with the title of Emperor Wen.
- He established the capital of the Sui dynasty in Chang'an (modern-day Xi'an, Shaanxi Province).
- Yang Jian adopted Buddhism as the official doctrine for the state.
- As a builder, he ordered the construction of the Grand Canal, which connected the Yangtze River to the Yellow River.
- Yang Jian appointed Buddhist monks to key positions, including the offices ofPrime Minister and Imperial Secretary.
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