Zhuge Liang

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Zhuge Liang born?181 AD
2. When did Zhuge Liang die?234 AD (age 53)
3. Where was Zhuge Liang born?Yangdu County, Liang Province, China
4. Who was Zhuge Liang and why was he called "Sleeping Dragon"?Zhuge Liang was a very smart advisor from ancient China. He lived quietly in Longzhong, studying and observing. Because he was a recluse who spent a lot of time sleeping, people called him "Sleeping Dragon."
5. What was the Longzhong Plan?The Longzhong Plan was a big strategy Zhuge Liang made for Liu Bei. It helped Liu Bei build a strong base, survive the chaos, and later fight for the throne.

Han Dynasty: A significant imperial dynasty in Chinese history (206 BC – 220 AD), known for its long rule and cultural achievements, which Zhuge Liang sought to restore.
Romance of the Three Kingdoms: A celebrated 14th-century historical novel that dramatizes the events of the Three Kingdoms period, heavily featuring Zhuge Liang as a central heroic figure.
Northern Expeditions: A series of five military campaigns launched by Zhuge Liang from Shu Han against the rival state of Cao Wei, aiming to conquer the north and restore the Han Dynasty.