Questions and Answers
What was the reign title of Yang Jian, the founder of the Sui dynasty?
Sui Wendi
Where did Yang Jian establish the capital of the Sui dynasty?
Chang’an
Which ideology did Yang Jian adopt as the official doctrine for the state?
Daoism and Buddhism
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?
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Study Notes
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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