Chapter 31 Flashcards
Who is Gaozu?
A rebel officer who declared himself emperor and founded a new Chinese dynasty: Tang.
Who is Sui Yangdi?
Sui Wendi faced major setbacks, including a defeat at Pyongyang and a rebellion that led to his death in 618 as Luoyang fell.
Who is Zhou Wu?
A young, ambitious Northern Zhou emperor aimed to reunite the entire country under his rule.
Why did the Southern “Chinese” stop thinking of the Northerners as “barbarians”?
Because Northern Chinese traditions, laws, and customs matched those of the South.
What were the circumstances of Liang Wudi’s death?
Liang Wudi was besieged in Nanjing by his son Jian and official Hou Jing, forced to surrender, deposed, imprisoned, and died in captivity.
When did the Southern Chen dynasty
appear?
The Southern Chen dynasty appeared after three emperors claimed the Southern Liang crown in just three years.
How did the Northern Zhou dynasty come into existence?
The Northern Zhou dynasty was founded when an army officer deposed the king and appointed his son as the new ruler.
How was China reunited under the leadership of Sui Wendi?
Sui Wendi reunited China by undermining the Southern Chen emperor and capturing Nanjing in 589, leading to unification.
Why did Sui Wendi deprive everyone in newly reunited China of weapons?
Sui Wendi disarmed civilians to reduce rebellion and feuds, and he rebuilt the Great Wall to defend against northern invasions.
What did Sui Wendi do to the governments of North and South China upon reunification? What was his “New Code,” and why was it created?
Sui Wendi reorganized the northern and southern governments into a unified system. The New Code was created to replace inconsistent local regulations with a clear and efficient set of laws.
Why did Sui Wendi start a war with the Korean kingdom of Goguryeo after reuniting China?
Sui Wendi started a war with Goguryeo because he thought facing an outside enemy would unify China, viewing Goguryeo as a nearby threat that was weak enough to not endanger Chinese power
What was the state of China when Tang Gaozu began his rule, and his new dynasty?
China was chaotic with a weak army and empty treasury when Tang Gaozu began his rule, founding the Tang dynasty after Sui Yangdi’s defeat at Pyongyang.
