Emperor Xuanzong of Tang

High school (ages 12+)
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1. When was Emperor Xuanzong of Tang born?September 8, 685
2. When did Emperor Xuanzong of Tang die?May 3, 762 (age 76)
3. What is the personal name?Li Longji
4. What is the reign?712 to 756
5. What was Emperor Xuanzong of Tang known for?He ruled for 44 years, a time when the Tang dynasty was very powerful and rich, with lots of art, poetry, and a big city called Chang'an.
6. Why did the Tang dynasty fall after Emperor Xuanzong?He let a few people, like a general named An Lushan, have too much power, and this led to a big rebellion that hurt the empire.

Tang Dynasty: A major Chinese dynasty (618-907 AD) celebrated for its cosmopolitanism, territorial extent, and cultural achievements, particularly in poetry and art.
Golden Age: A historical period characterized by peak cultural, economic, and political achievement and prosperity within a civilization.
An Lushan Rebellion: A catastrophic civil war initiated in 755 AD that severely destabilized the Tang dynasty, marking the end of its golden age and leading to significant territorial and political losses.
Cosmopolitan: Including or containing people from many different countries and cultures; international.