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World History Project - Origins to the Present

Lesson 4: A Dark Age? | 4.3

A Dark Age?

Which of the following is one of Empress Wu’s many achievements when she ruled China during the Tang Dynasty?

(Choice A)
She improved the educational system, resulting in better teachers and a better educated military.
(Choice B)
She promoted a more unified acceptance of Confucianism as a way to bring China together.
(Choice C)
She prevented a Mongol takeover by sending armies to weaken and frighten them before they could attack.
(Choice D)
She insisted China start buying silver from the Spanish, despite a long-standing ban against European trade, and saved the Chinese economy.