Empress Wu Flashcards
1
Q
Who initially chose Wu as their empress?
A
Gaozong
2
Q
What was the role of concubines in the palace?
A
All of the above
3
Q
How many female emperors has China had?
A
1
4
Q
What was Empress Wu’s title as a fifth grade concubine when she entered the palace?
A
Elegant
5
Q
What religion did Empress Wu encourage?
A
Buddhism
6
Q
Which emperor originally summoned her to the palace?
A
Taizong
7
Q
What book to Empress Wu publish two volumes of?
A
Rules for Officials
8
Q
Which sacred mountain did Empress Wu and her husband travel to?
A
Taishan
9
Q
What position did Wu hold when her husband passed?
A
Regent
10
Q
How did Wu’s name change when she became emperor?
A
Changed to Wu Zetian
