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To better understand what you have read take the following quiz. No answers are provided so have fun looking for them within our pages and learn a little about the Tang dynasty!

1) Before the Tang, only the members of aristocratic families could join the military. However, a break through came during the Tang when:

a) peasants were allowed to join the military and were also provided with all necessary weapons and horses
b) peasants were allowed to join but many served more as messengers and food obtainers
c) peasants were given riding lessons so that they could join the military
d) aristocrats could no longer serve in the military

2) Were horses considered significant to the Tang military? Why were the Uighurs granted a monopoly on horses and how much of a profit did they make?

3) What was the main reason for most of the wars that the Tang military fought?

4) What happened during 626-683 one of China's greatest expansions?

5) What advantage did An Lushan have that helped contribute to the success of his rebellion?

6) Was the new leadership of Tang stable during the occupation of the rebels?

7) What was the significance of the Rebellion of Huang Chao?

8) Why were the best armies usually found in the northern regions?

a) to protect the empire from invasions and rebellions
b) because many of the aristocratic families lived in the north
c) the south needed no protection because there was no civilization there
d) the south was already occupied by peasant troops

9) In what way was General Chao K'uang-yin similar to General An Lushan?

a) he was a general for the Tang dynasty
b) he was trusted by his emperor
c) they were both honest men

10) How does the Tang military compare or contrast to militaries today?