Dynasty Warriors 7/Conquest Mode

Conquest Mode (クロニクルモード, Chronicle Mode) in Dynasty Warriors 7 is the free roam gameplay feature. Two players can participate in this mode together using either two controllers or through online methods. Various characters, weapons, events, cinematics, and endings are exclusively featured in this mode. Characters in the Other faction are only playable within this mode. Each playable character found within Conquest Mode stars in two or three Legendary Modes, or Gaidens, specially dedicated to them.

The style in which this mode takes place is not unlike the general layout for the Strikeforce titles. First, the player chooses their character of choice before entering a particular episode. Episodes are represented as pentagon icons on a flat grid, meaning there are several optional stories for the player to try. Once an episode is selected, the player can then choose to wander in one or two sections:


 * Capital City - lets the player explore a city to talk to various characters. If desired, the player may also chat with characters from the series and participate in various conversations. Within the town, the player can talk in the following places.
 * Weapon store - players can purchase weapons here. Available weapons change based on the player's progress through the mode.
 * Local blacksmith - if the player has enough money, they can alter and customize weapons and their Effects currently in their character's inventory. Up to five weapons can be changed per visit.
 * Restaurant - place where other warriors gather. If the player chats with them in a friendly manner, they may join them in battle. Support animals the players may wish to bring with them can also be found here.
 * Scholar (occasional) - gives a five question quiz to the player using Record of Three Kingdoms and Romance of the Three Kingdoms as his base. Answering his questions correctly may reward the player with monetary compensation.
 * Merchant (occasional) - if the player has enough money, the merchant may act on the player's request to hire support generals to join the player in battle. Weapons can also be bought here at a cheaper price.


 * Battle - the fighting section of the mode. Like Mission Mode in Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 2, players have the choice to change the background music while playing through this phase.

Each episode on the grid selection screen also has their own properties as the player selects them. These properties are represented by miniature symbols within the information screen that appears as players chooses a stage. They are:
 * Town icon - leads the Town section.
 * Lock icon - section of the map that can conclude the Town section with a battle.
 * General icon - leads to a Gaiden stage with a playable character.
 * Weapon icon - clearing this stage rewards the player with a weapon.
 * Special weapon icon - rewards rare weapons for the player when the selected stage is cleared.
 * Animal icon - lets player rescue an animal so they may become their companions in later battles.
 * Arrow icon - raises the player's reputation and strengths and awards money when cleared.
 * DLC icon - for downloadable weapons. Clearing this particular icon makes a particular downloadable weapon stronger since players start with the initial first tier for these weapons.

Players start in the upper east at You Province. As they complete various missions, they can conquer a capital city and expand from that point towards other missions. The player can complete the same stage as many times as they wish after they complete a single stage once. After obtaining an ending in this mode, it's still possible to keep playing within it. Downloadable scenarios are so far implied to be taking place within Conquest Mode.

Characters

 * Characters initially available
 * Wei - Cao Cao, Xiahou Dun
 * Wu - Sun Jian, Sun Shang Xiang
 * Shu - Liu Bei, Bao Sanniang
 * Jin - Sima Yi, Sima Zhao
 * Other - Zhu Rong


 * Unlocking Methods
 * 1) For the characters who appear in Story Mode, simply complete the first or only featured stage they appear in. In other words, to have Jia Xu available in this mode, clear the Battle of Tong Gate. Story Mode links: Shu, Wei, Wu, Jin.
 * 2) Characters who don't appear in Story Mode can be unlocked by completing all of the respective character's Legendary Modes featured in the Conquest Mode. This also unlocks their wallpaper in the gallery.
 * 3) Once a character is unlocked in a single Conquest Mode, they stay unlocked for the players' usage throughout other Conquest Modes.
 * 4) Players will need to clear at least one Legendary Mode for a playable character to unlock them as possible battle companions within Conquest Mode.

Relationship Battles
Should the player desire a particular character from a certain faction to like them, they will need to participate in the following campaigns to boost friendship ratings. Rescue battles grants a big boost while defensive battles are moderate boosts. Like Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 2, playable characters appearing for each battle are randomized so it may take several tries to actually fight beside the character the player wants.

When the player boosts their relationship rating with a character, they will gain them as companions in battle. Boosting relationships is needed if one is concerned with the obtaining various trophies/achievements or the particular seal related to character ties. Gaining a high relationship rating with a character also unlocks their second wallpaper in the gallery.

Merchant Availability
If the player uses the merchant to hire their battle companions, he will be able to hire from a distinct set of characters based on the province where he is found.

Scholar's Questions
Within Conquest Mode, players can randomly encounter a scholar to initiate the "Three Kingdoms Quiz", a five question quiz session that is multi-choice. The subject matter is historical or fictional trivia for the Three Kingdoms era. These questions change based on the difficulty setting the player has set for his questions within Conquest Mode. Certain questions also don't appear unless the player has cleared Story Mode, so it's highly recommended to complete it before trying to top the scholar. When the player gets at least four questions right in one session, they will be awarded a monetary prize. Getting all of the questions correct within this mode awards the player with the "Quizmaster" trophy/achievement.

According to comments from the staff, they originally planned for a total of 50 questions. As they continued, they kept going and have implied to have made approximately 500 for the quiz.

Easy

 * Q. What is the name of the rebellion between the rebels calling themselves the "Yellow Turbans" and the Han Imperial army?
 * A. Yellow Turban Rebellion


 * Q. Sun Ce, "The Little Conqueror", is well known for triumphing over various governors within Wu. Who was the one that he didn't defeat?
 * A. Tao Qian


 * Q. According to Romance of the Three Kingdoms, who was the tallest figure of the age?
 * A. Wu Tugu (approximately 289 cm)


 * Q. Who said, "When you meet someone you have not met for three days, you should see him with a new eye"?
 * A. Lu Meng


 * Q. Who made the "Map of Nanman" and presented it to Zhuge Liang during the Southern Campaign??
 * A. Lu Kai


 * Q. Who was killed by Guan Yu at Si Shui Gate?
 * A. Hua Xiong


 * Q. Who was the brave general who was also known as the "Little Conqueror"?
 * A. Sun Ce


 * Q. Who was the last man killed in the Yellow Turban Rebellion?
 * A. Zhang Bao


 * Q. After the Yellow Turban Rebellion, Liu Bei became the Judicial Officer in Anxi County. However, after a certain act during a central official's inspection, he retired. What did he do?
 * A. Beat the official with a whip


 * Q. Of the three members of the Yellow Turbans inner circle, who was the one killed last?
 * A. Zhang Bao


 * Q. Although he was a former Yellow Turban, a general bravely fought for Shu until its final days. What was his name?
 * A. Liao Hua


 * Q. The Yellow Turbans said, "The blue sky falls, the yellow sky rises". The "yellow sky" symbolizes the Yellow Turbans themselves. What did the "blue sky" represent?
 * A. Han Dynasty


 * Q. Who was Huang Zhong and Wei Yan's first lord?
 * A. Han Xuan


 * Q. Which one of Xiahou Dun's eyes was shot?
 * A. Left eye


 * Q. Which one of Xiahou Dun's eyes was shot by an arrow?
 * A. Left eye


 * Q. Who instructed Liu Feng not to send Guan Yu any reinforcements while he was surrounded by Wu forces in Jing Province?
 * A. Meng Da


 * Q. After his death, Guan Yu is celebrated as what type of god in Taoism?
 * A. God of Business


 * Q. Known for his long, well kept beard, Guan Yu was called "Lord Beautiful Beard". Who was the one to first call him by this name?
 * A. Emperor Xian


 * Q. Guan Yu is known as the "Beautiful Beard", but how long was his beard?
 * A. Two chi


 * Q. Who was the one who called Guan Yu "Beautiful Beard"?
 * A. Emperor Xian


 * Q. After the fall of Jing Province, who was the child who died with his adopted father, Guan Yu?
 * A. Guan Ping


 * Q. Following the Battle of Hu Lao Gate, Dong Zhuo burned down Luo Yang and headed towards the capital. Where was he headed?
 * A. Chang An


 * Q. What did Sun Jian wear on his head during the Battle of Hu Lao Gate?
 * A. A red scarf


 * Q. What did Zhuge Liang send Sima Yi when they were at Wu Zhang Plains?
 * A. Women's clothing


 * Q. Within Wu's ranks, there are the following seven figures: Lu Meng, Zhang Zhao, Zhang Hong, Zhuge Jin, Lu Fan, and Zhou Bao. All of their style names have one character in common. What is it?
 * A. Zi (子)


 * Q. Who killed Sun Quan's retainer, Ling Cao, during the Battle of Xia Kou?
 * A. Gan Ning


 * Q. Who did not become emperor?
 * A. Cao Cao


 * Q. Which force unified the Three Kingdoms into one?
 * A. Jin


 * Q. The Three Kingdoms era takes place during the end of the Han Dynasty. So then, who was the founding Han emperor?
 * A. Emperor Guangwu


 * Q. Where is the modern day location for the Three Kingdoms?
 * A. China


 * Q. One of Yuan Shao's officers wielded a three bladed trident in battle. What was his name?
 * A. Ji Ling


 * Q. When Liu Bei was on the verge of dying, he said to Zhuge Liang, "This man is all talk and not as he seems, so it's not necessary to promote him to any important positions." Who was he talking about?
 * A. Ma Su


 * Q. Of the following, who has a style name in "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" that is different from his actual historical style name?
 * A. Zhang Fei


 * Q. Which general listed below has a different father in Romance of the Three Kingdoms than he does in Record of the Three Kingdoms?
 * A. Xiahou Mao


 * Q. Of the characters listed below, who among them did not become emperor?
 * A. Cao Cao


 * Q. Of the characters listed below, who among them is not a direct relative of Cao Cao?
 * A. Cao Tai


 * Q. Who was born as Zhen Ji's child and eventually became known as Cao Pi's son?
 * A. Cao Rui


 * Q. Who shared an intimate friendship with Zhou Yu with ties sharp and hard enough to "slice through raw gold"?
 * A. Sun Ce


 * Q. Which direction did Zhuge Liang pray for the winds to blow?
 * A. Southeast


 * Q. As Zhuge Liang prepared to march home after the Souther Campaign, Meng Huo wanted to offer human sacrifices to the rivers to prevent flooding. Zhuge Liang instead threw something else into the rivers to stop the flooding. What were they?
 * A. Dumplings (lamb and pork wrapped in flour)


 * Q. What is the name of Zhuge Liang's older brother who was said to have resembled the appearance of a donkey?
 * A. Zhuge Jin


 * Q. Which weapon, invented by Zhuge Liang fires multiple arrows at the same time?
 * A. Arbalest (*liannu*}


 * Q. When Liu Bei was defeated by Cao Cao at Xu Province, Guan Yu was cornered by Cao Cao's forces at Xia Pi. Through the efforts of his old friend Zhang Liao, Guan Yu agreed to surrender to Cao Cao temporarily, but how many conditions did he put forth?
 * A. Three


 * Q. Who was the Wu general who strapped bells onto himself?
 * A. Gan Ning


 * Q. Who was the former pirate who wore bells and joined Wu as a general?
 * A. Gan Ning


 * Q. Who was the base for Jin and a well known strategist?
 * A. Sima Yi


 * Q. Who is known as a legendary physician and is also known as "Divine Doctor"?
 * A. Hua Tuo


 * Q. In which direction did Zhuge Liang pray for the winds to blow at Chi Bi?
 * A. Southeast


 * Q. At the Battle of Chibi, which one of Lui Bei's officers caught Cao Cao as he fled, only to let him go?
 * A. Guan Yu


 * Q. When Cao Cao was marching with his army, his men were suffering from lack of water. Cao Cao then proclaimed "An orchard of ____ lies ahead!" and instantly healed the spirit of his soldier's parched throats. What was the type of orchard he named?
 * A. Plum


 * Q. When Cao Cao passed away in the year 220, Xiahou Dun joined him shortly after. There are many generals listed below who died the same year, but who among them did not?
 * A. Zhang Fei


 * Q. This man helped Cao Cao escape Luoyang after the former's failed assassination attempt on Dong Zhuo. However, he became estranged from Cao Cao and later served as Lu Bu's strategist. Who is he?
 * A. Chen Gong


 * Q. When Cao Cao sent out his call to arms against Dong Zhuo, Liu Bei led a volunteer force under the command of a certain general. Who was this general?
 * A. Gongsun Zan


 * Q. How were Cao Cao and Cao Ren related?
 * A. Cousins


 * Q. Cao Cao, Ma Chao, and Sun Quan: their names have the same compound found in their construction. What is it?
 * A. Xiu (休)


 * Q. Cao Cao's grandfather, Cao Teng, was an eunuch. In order to become an eunuch, what must a person do?
 * A. Become castrated


 * Q. Although Cao Pi succeeded Cao Cao as ruler, he was not the eldest son. Who was Cao Cao's eldest son?
 * A. Cao Ang


 * Q. After the Yellow Turban Rebellion, Cao Cao employed people from a certain province after their surrender. What were they called?
 * A. Soldiers of Qing Province


 * Q. The Nine Rank System was a revolutionary administrative system that was instituted during Cao Pi's rule. Who devised this system?
 * A. Chen Qun


 * Q. In the Three Kingdoms story, when Sun Jian makes his first appearance, his wide forehead, large face and body are likened to that of a tiger. Which animal were his think hips compared to?
 * A. A bear


 * Q. What was the color of Sun Jian's hood?
 * A. Red


 * Q. Sun Jian is also known as "The ____ of Jiang Dong". What is the missing word?
 * A. Tiger


 * Q. Sun Jian is said to be the descendant of a famous person. What is the name of his ancestor?
 * A. Sun Tzu


 * Q. When Sun Jian was 17, he was known for having suppressed a group of people. Who were they?
 * A. Pirates


 * Q. Sun Quan was known to have had an odd appearance, but what was the color of his beard?
 * A. Red


 * Q. Sun Shang Xiang was a princess known to have loved the martial arts and was nicknamed to have carried a particular weapon with her at all times. What weapon did she carry?
 * A. Bow


 * Q. Who gave Zhang Jiao the third heavenly volume of the Way of Peace?
 * A. Immortal from the Southern Lands


 * Q. Zhang Xiu led a night raid on Cao Cao that resulted in Dian Wei's death. When Cao Cao was leading the counteroffensive, he gained a connection to a certain person. What is this person's name?
 * A. Liu Biao


 * Q. There once was an abnormal swarm of insects that exploded throughout the land. These insects devoured the common people's crops and food supplies, causing a country wide famine. What is the name of the insect?
 * A. Locust


 * Q. While on the run in his last days, Yuan Shu became thirsty one day and asked a cook in his service to give him some honey water, The cook replied, "We have no honey water, be we do have ____." What was ____?
 * A. Blood water


 * Q. Who became the leader of the Anti-Dong Zhuo Coalition?
 * A. Yuan Shao


 * Q. Who was the leader of the Anti-Dong Zhuo Coalition?
 * A. Yuan Shao


 * Q. When Sun Jian first appears within Romance of the Three Kingdoms, he was described to have a wide forehead for his big head and a body mirroring the strength of a tiger. His waist was compared to the stoutness of what animal?
 * A. Bear


 * Q. Who is the Young Phoenix?
 * A. Pang Tong


 * Q. Before Zhuge Liang committed troops for attacking the north, he presented Liu Shan with a document. What was it called?
 * A. Chu Shi Biao


 * Q. Which of Meng Huo's captures and releases was the one that finally compelled his surrender?
 * A. Seventh


 * Q. What is the popular name to the pledge of brotherhood between Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei?
 * A. Peach Garden Oath


 * Q. Liu Bei specifically commented to Zhuge Liang about a certain general's capabilities. What was his name?
 * A. Ma Su


 * Q. What was the name of the castle Liu Bei perished within?
 * A. Bai Di Castle


 * Q. Upon witnessing Zhao Yun's might in battle, Liu Bei praised him by saying, "Zhao Yun is _____ personified." What goes in the blank?
 * A. Courage


 * Q. While under the protection of Liu Biao, Liu Bei looked at a part of his own body, and lamented how it symbolized his recent lack of opportunities to prove himself in battle. What part of his body was it?
 * A. His thighs


 * Q. What is the name to Guan Yu and Lu Bu's favorite horse?
 * A. Red Hare


 * Q. On the behest of his aging mother and to repay his debt to Kong Rong, this man rode alone on a horse to deal with a group of Yellow Turbans. When reinforcements from Liu Bei arrived, this man was a driving cause for Guan Hai's defeat. What is his name?
 * A. Taishi Ci


 * Q. Before Zhen Ji was wedded to Cao Pi, she was married to another man. What was his name?
 * A. Yuan Xi


 * Q. Of Shu's Five Tiger Generals, who was the last to join Liu Bei's ranks?
 * A. Ma Chao


 * Q. What is Liu Shan's childhood name?
 * A. A Dou


 * Q. Who is the elderly Shu general who personifies the concept of age having no impact for one's full hearted efforts?
 * A. Huang Zhong


 * Q. Jia Xu served Wei since the age of Cao Cao, but who was the ruler of Wei when Jia Xu died?
 * A. Cao Pi


 * Q. Wei Yan was known for having a head which protruded in the back. What did this signify?
 * A. He would become a Rebel


 * Q. Bao Sanniang was said to be Guan Suo's wife, but she does not appear in "Romance of the Three Kingdoms." What literary work does she appear in?
 * A. Hua Guan Suo Zhuan


 * Q. At the Battle of SiShui Gate, which of these individuals was slain by a then-unkown Guan Yu?
 * A. Hua Xiong


 * Q. Who served as the vanguard of the Anti-Dong Zhuo Coalition forces at the Battle of Si Shui Gate?
 * A. Sun Jian


 * Q. When Pang Tong was first assigned his position, what did he do everyday instead of working?
 * A. Drink wine

Normal

 * Q. After being pressed by the coalition force against him, Dong Zhuo proposed that the Imperial Capital be moved from Luoyang to Chang'an. Which one of the following people was "demoted" to commoner status for opposing the move?
 * A. Xun Yu's uncle
 * Q. Dong Zhuo removed Emperor Shao from the throne and installed Emperor Xian. He would later order the death of Emperor Shao, but who actually carried it out?
 * A. Li Ru
 * Q. Yan Liang and Wen Chou were two famous officers who served Yuan Shao. Which of the two was killed by Guan Yu at the Battle of Guandu?
 * A. Both were killed
 * Q. Who advised Sun Quan he should move Wu's capital to Moling?
 * A. Zhang Hong
 * Q. Who cut down Cui Yong in one strike in his first appearance in the Three Kingdoms story?
 * A. Xu Huang
 * Q. Cao Cao dreaded the idea of an alliance between Lu Bu and Liu Bei. What plan did Xun Yu propose to prevent this?
 * A. The Hungry Tigers Plan
 * Q. What is the name of the elderly warrior who was captured by Zhang Fei during Liu Bei's conquest of Shu and eventually killed Xaihou De at Mt. Tiandang?
 * A. Yan Yan
 * Q. As a guest in Zhang Lu's forces, Pang De fought bravely against Cao Cao, but he pursued fleeing enemies too far, and was lured into a trap. Who was it that fled under false pretense to lure Pang De?
 * A. Xu Zhu


 * Q. Which one of these individuals never served as Chancellor?
 * A. Sima Yi


 * Q. At the Battle of Hefei, Gan Ning led a bold night raid on Cao Cao's main camp with 100 men. To easily indicate allies, he place a feather of a certain bird on everyone's helmet. Which bird was it?
 * A. Goose


 * Q. Who was it that labeled Cao Cao, " An able ruler in times of peace, and an uparalleled hero in times of chaos?"
 * A. Xu Shao


 * Q. What was the name of the dynasty that Yuan Shu founded?
 * A. Cheng


 * Q. Who is the officer that killed a messenger from Sun Quan to please Cao Rui, and then became unsatified with the title he was given and rebelled against Wei, declaring himself King of Yan?
 * A. Gongsun Yuan


 * Q. Which one of Shu's Five Tiger Generals was the third to die?
 * A. Huang Zhong


 * Q. Whose drinking habits were so bad that he himself said, "When I am drunk and order someone killed, do not kill that person?"
 * A. Sun Quan


 * Q. The proverb, "To feel like a fish in water", is used to describe an endearing companion who cannot be mutually separated from their friend. Who were the two figures associated with the proverb?
 * A. Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang


 * Q. When Wei attacked Wu in 223, this man was ordered by Xu Sheng to rescue Sun Shao and killed Zhang Liao with an arrow. What is his name?
 * A. Ding Feng


 * Q. Before dueling, Zhang Fei would often ask opponents, "Know you that I'm Zhang Fei of Yan?" Which one of his opponents retorted, "I hail from an esteemed family. How could I possibly be familiar with scum like you?"
 * A. Ma Chao


 * Q. Who called the King of Yan to arms and rebelled against Wei?
 * A. Gongsun Yuan


 * Q. During the siege of Xia Pi, Lu Bu ordered for no more wine for his troops. Whilst in the midst of preparing a banquet, this man sent for wine and an angry Lu Bu issued a beating for him as punishment. Who was the disobedient general?
 * A. Hou Cheng


 * Q. Who was Xiahou Yuan's eldest son who defected to Shu?
 * A. Xiahou Ba


 * Q. Xiahou Dun, Xiahou Yuan, and Cao Ren are among Cao Cao's cousins, but there are more known relatives. Among the generals listed below, who is another one of Cao Cao's cousins?
 * A. Cao Chun


 * Q. Hua Tuo's Qiangnang shu contained his secret techniques. It was burnt but one portion of the book survived. What was written on it?
 * A. Method of Castration


 * Q. Cheng Yu was the one who recommended Guo Jia to Cao Cao. Historically, he actually suggested someone else. Who did he mention?
 * A. Xun Yu


 * Q. During Guan Yu's return to Liu Bei, a mountain bandit who was once a Yellow Turban tried to steal Red Hare away from him. What was the thief's name?
 * A. Pei Yuanshao


 * Q. After Guan Yu left Cao Cao's service to return to Liu Bei, who was the one who recommended to pursue the deserting general and cut him down?
 * A. Cheng Yu


 * Q. Guan Yu's style name is Yunchang, but he does have another known style name. What is it known as in Romance of the Three Kingdoms?
 * A. Shouchang (寿長)


 * Q. When Guan Yu received a wound from a poisoned arrow, he underwent surgical treatment by the famed physician, Hua Tuo. Though he was not under any anesthetic, Guan Yu remained stoic, even playing a game of Go during the surgery. Who was his opponent?
 * A. Ma Liang


 * Q. Is Guan Suo the first, second, third, or fourth of Guan Yu's sons?
 * A. Third son


 * Q. What was the name of Xu Zhu's child?
 * A. Xu Yi


 * Q. When Liu Bei was in the midst of invading Jing Province, this man shared the same family name, same birthplace, and same age as Zhao Yun. He tried to arrange a marriage between Zhao Yun and his older brother's wife, but he was angrily beaten by the general. Who is he?
 * A. Zhao Fan


 * Q. Who were the male government officials who were punished with castration and later served as the emperor's consulting aides, being the driving cause for a corrupt government?
 * A. Eunuchs


 * Q. When his older brother, Sun Ce, passed away, Sun Quan fell to his knees and broke down in tears. Who was the one who saw this and scolded the youth by yelling, "This is no time to cry!"?
 * A. Zhang Zhao


 * Q. Due to Lu Meng's plans in Jing Province, Guan Yu and Guan Ping lost their lives. Who was the one who was given Guan Yu's Green Dragon Crescent Blade?
 * A. Pan Zhang


 * Q. Who was the last emperor of Wu?
 * A. Sun Hao


 * Q. Known as Wu's Governor of Poyang, this man sought to use his surrender as a ruse to attack Cao Xiu. When he was suspected of deception, he cut off his own hair. What is his name?
 * A. Zhou Fang


 * Q. Who accepted Sun Xiu's order to assassinate the emperor's brother, Sun Lin?
 * A. Ding Feng


 * Q. Cao Cao was stuck on who to name his successor. When he asked for advice, who was the one who answered with a completely off-the-wall answer by suggesting, "Think of Yuan Shao and Liu Biao."?
 * A. Jia Xu


 * Q. What was the name of the tribe of people who had the lands of Jiangnan as their base and caused numerous problems for Wu?
 * A. Shanyue


 * Q. The Three Excellencies consists of a Grand Commander of the Military and Minister of Works. What is another known title for the rank?
 * A. Minister of Education


 * Q. During the Three Kingdoms era, what was the name of the warship with a long hull that was used for direct attacks against enemy ships?
 * A. Meng wei


 * Q. The Three Kingdoms consists of what three empires?
 * A. Wei, Wu, Shu


 * Q. Although a former bandit, this man loyally served Guan Yu. When Lu Meng captured Jing Province, he shut himself in Mai Castle. Once he learned of Guan Yu and Guan Ping's deaths, however, he committed suicide. Who is he?
 * A. Zhou Cang


 * Q. Wang Yuanji is Sima Yan's mother, but who was Wang Yuanji's grandfather?
 * A. Wang Lang


 * Q. What is the name of the Jin officer who was ordered by Sima Yan to attack Wu, but still maintained his friendship with Lu Kang (who happened to be on the opposing side)?
 * A. Yang Hu


 * Q. Who invaded Wu on Sima Yan's orders and safely confirmed Sun Hao's whereabouts?
 * A. Wang Jun


 * Q. After Sima Shi angrily abolished Cao Fang's seat of power, who raised troops together with Wen Qin?
 * A. Wuqiu Jian


 * Q. When Sima Zhao had cornered Jiang Wei's troops at Mount Tie Long, the army shut themselves up and had a shortage of water. What was their next plan of action?
 * A. Pray


 * Q. What is the style name of Sima Yi's younger brother, Sima Fu?
 * A. Shuda


 * Q. Who among the generals below is Wang Yuanji's father?
 * A. Wang Su


 * Q. Of the figures listed below, who does not have any known activity fighting against the Yellow Turbans?
 * A. Han Hao


 * Q. Who was the one who killed Guo Huai?
 * A. Jiang Wei


 * Q. Who is considered one of Ancient China's Four Great Beauties?
 * A. Diao Chan


 * Q. Of the following, who was the first to join Liu Bei?
 * A. Jian Yong


 * Q. Who was born earliest amongst the figures listed below?
 * A. Lu Su


 * Q. Of the following people, who was not recommened by Zhou Yu?
 * A. Lu Xun


 * Q. Of the following people, who was not a blood relative of Zhuge Liang?
 * A. Zhuge Xu


 * Q. Who is not related to Cao Cao's family?
 * A. Cao Xing


 * Q. Which poem was one of Cao Cao's compositions?
 * A. Short Song Style


 * Q. Among the individuals listed below, who did not become a Chancellor?
 * A. Zhang Zhao


 * Q. Who is not a direct descendant of Sun Quan?
 * A. Sun Shao


 * Q. Of the individuals listed below, who did not take part in the Anti-Dong Zhuo Coalition?
 * A. Liu Yan


 * Q. Who among the generals listed below is Deng Ai's son?
 * A. Deng Zhong


 * Q. Who was the unfortunate Yellow Turban general that was cut down by Zhang Fei in his first battle?
 * A. Deng Zhi


 * Q. Who was the first Yellow Turban general to be killed by Guan Yu?
 * A. Cheng Yuanzhi


 * Q. What did Zhuge Liang write for Jiang Wei's study?
 * A. Twenty-four Books of Strategy


 * Q. Zhuge Liang died at Wu Zhang Plains during autumn, but what was the archaic month of his passing?
 * A. August


 * Q. Zhuge Liang talked of a Three Kingdoms Strategy to Liu Bei, but this Wu general presented a Two Kingdom plan to Sun Quan. What was his name?
 * A. Gan Ning


 * Q. How many times did Zhuge Liang attempt to conquer the north?
 * A. Five


 * Q. Zhuge Liang's family members,such as his elder brother Zhuge Jin of Wu, can be found in the service of all three kingdoms of Wei, Wu and Shu. Which of these following Zhuge family members did not serve Wei?
 * A. Zhuge Jun


 * Q. Which son of Zhuge Liang's who married Liu Shan's daughter (also an officer of Shu) died during Deng Ai's invasion?
 * A. Zhuge Zhan


 * Q. During Zhuge Liang's Second Northern Campaign, who was the one who defended Chen Cang Castle and obstructed the Shu army's march north?
 * A. Hao Zhao


 * Q. Who did not participate in Zhuge Liang's Southern Campaign?
 * A. Ma Chao


 * Q. Zhuge Liang authored Chu Shi Biao as a report to the throne before he lead troops to conquer the north. Who was not named within the document?
 * A. Jiang Wan


 * Q. Which great stragtegist who, like Zhuge Liang studied under Sima Hui and served under Liu Bei, left Liu Bei to serve Cao Cao due to Cao Cao's machinations?
 * A. Xu Shu


 * Q. When Liu Bei was routed by Lu Bu at Xiao Pei, he left behind his wife and children. During this time, who was the one who negotiated with Lu Bu for the safety of Liu Bei's family?
 * A. Mi Zhu


 * Q. Who was the first Wei general to arrive and subdue Cheng Du?
 * A. Deng Ai


 * Q. During the Battle of Chi Bi, the Wu army defeated Cao Cao and chased him down. During the chase, who was the Wu general who struck Zhang Liao's shoulder and fell into the river?
 * A. Huang Gai


 * Q. At the Battle of Chibi, who was the one who used a fake letter to deceive Cao Cao in order to allow Zhou Yu and Huang Gai's plot to succeed?
 * A. Kan Ze


 * Q. To initiate the fire attack at Chibi, Huang Gai pretended to defect to the enemy. The ship carrying Huang Gai toward Cao Cao's fleet was moving peculiarly fast, as the southeast wind had begun to carry it. Which one of Cao Cao's officers was the first to realize that something was amiss?
 * A. Cheng Yu


 * Q. After the Battle of Chi Bi, who was ordered by Zhou Yu to arrest Zhuge Liang?
 * A. Ding Feng


 * Q. Prior to the Battle of Chi Bi, Sun Quan became resolute in his decision to fight. He declared, "Any who advise surrender shall be cut down!" and cut up a particular object. What did he cut?
 * A. Corner of a desk


 * Q. Cao Cao has faced several predicaments on the battlefield, but, each time without fail, one of his retainers bravely fought for his rescue. So then, who among the generals listed below did not come to Cao Cao's rescue?
 * A. Xiahou Dun


 * Q. He once served as one of Cao Zhen's retainers to fight against Zhuge Liang's northern invasion, but he fell into one of Zhuge Liang's traps and was killed by Wei Yan. Known as a famed user of the meteor hammer, who was the Wei general?
 * A. Wang Shuang


 * Q. When Liu Bei went to attack Yuan Shu while serving as a guest officer for Cao Cao, this person was ordered together with Lu Zhao to supervise Liu Bei's efforts, but he returned without completing his mission and was nearly executed by Cao Cao. Who was he?
 * A. Zhu Ling


 * Q. Cao Cao's strategist, Jia Xu, was once a retainer for Zhang Xiu. In the story, however, he appears to serve another master. Whom did he serve?
 * A. Li Jue - Guo Si


 * Q. One of Cao Cao's advisers, Xun Yu, received an item from Cao Cao that made him realize his services were no longer needed, and take his own life. What was the item?
 * A. An empty food box


 * Q. Which one of Cao Cao's advisers died of illness at a young age, causing Cao Cao to lament that he would not have lost the Battle of Chibi if he had still been alive?
 * A. Guo Jia


 * Q. Hua Tuo was imprisoned after earning the ire of Cao Cao. As he resigned himself to his fate, he gave a prison guard that had been good to him a medical journal that he had written. What was it called?
 * A. Qingnang shu


 * Q. Cao Cao was experiencing a prolonged war against Ma Chao during the winter, and neither side looked they were going to withdraw. To last throughout the winter, he had a castle constructed from a certain material. What was it?
 * A. Ice


 * Q. Who was the one who called Cao Cao, "A talented retainer during peace, crooked hero during chaotic times"?
 * A. Xu Shao


 * Q. To allow Liu Bei to escape Cao Cao's pursuit, Zhang Fei made a solitary stand at Changban Bridge. Which of these officers was not among Cao Cao's forces that were in pursuit?
 * A. Xu Huang


 * Q. After his subordinate Yu Fan left him for shielding the bandit Yan Baihu from Sun Ce's pursuit, this man went on to serve Cao Cao after being defeated by Sun Ce. Who was he?
 * A. Wang Lang


 * Q. Who among Sun Jian's retainers was the one who identified the Imperial Seal upon discovery?
 * A. Cheng Pu


 * Q. Who was the one who advised for a copy of Wu's geography from its capital to Sun Quan?
 * A. Zhang Hong


 * Q. What was Sun Quan's rank as general?
 * A. General Who Attacks Barbarians


 * Q. Sun Ce and Zhou Yu share several brother-in-laws due to their sisters. Who shares similar family ties with Cao Cao?
 * A. Xiahou Yuan


 * Q. Once he heard about Sun Ce's death, Zhou Yu ran to Sun Quan. The young heir asked Zhou Yu about their plans for the future. Who did Zhou Yu recommend he consult at this time?
 * A. Lu Su


 * Q. This person was the Governor of the Wu Commandery and was executed by Sun Ce for trying to conspire with Cao Cao. Many days later, people who felt in debt to this person attacked Sun Ce, causing Sun Ce's death from these wounds. Who is the unnamed governor?
 * A. Xu Gong


 * Q. What was Sun Ce's rank as general?
 * A. General who Suppresses Rebellions


 * Q. Who was the minister favored by Sun Hao that led Wu to its demise?
 * A. Cen Hun


 * Q. What book did Zhang Song entirely memorize after one reading?
 * A. Annotations of Sun Tzu's Strategies


 * Q. Which one of Zhang Fei's sons acted as a messenger bearing Shu's surrender to Wei and accompanied Liu Shan on his relocation to Luoyang?
 * A. Zhang Shao


 * Q. What was the name of Cao Cao's sword that Zhao Yun seized from Xiahou En at Changban?
 * A. Qinggang Sword


 * Q. The Oath at the Peach Garden took place at the back of whose house?
 * A. Zhang Fei


 * Q. The famed physician Hua Tuo was summoned by Cao Cao to treat his painful headaches. However, when Cao Cao heard what the treatment was, he became enraged. What was the treatment?
 * A. Cutting his head open


 * Q. During the Southern Campaign, soldiers began to succumb to beriberi. Zhuge Liang cultivated a certain vegetable for the ailing men, leading to its nickname "Zhuge Veggie". What was the vegetable?
 * A. Turnip


 * Q. Mi Heng once met with Cao Cao and bad mouthed Cao Cao's retainers to him. When his patience had been pushed to its limits, who snapped, "If you've got such a good head on your shoulders, why don't you come at another time when it's suitable?"
 * A. Xun Yu


 * Q. He first served Ma Teng but changed his allegiances to Cao Cao. When his loyalty was doubted, he went to the battlefront with a coffin in tow. What was his name?
 * A. Pang De


 * Q. During the Battle of Bo Ma, who killed Song Xian and repelled Xu Huang's advance?
 * A. Yan Liang


 * Q. When he was a part of the Anti-Dong Zhuo Coalition, Sun Jian invaded Luo Yang. Where did he find the imperial seal?
 * A. Inside a well


 * Q. Known at The Little Conqueror, Sun Ce looked to carry on his father's ambition. Of the following people, who did not serve Wu since the time of his father?
 * A. Ling Cao


 * Q. After his father's death, Sun Ce served under Yuan Shu and received his master's protection. Upon learning that Yuan Shu was a dense man, this man advised Sun Ce to become independent and conquer Jiang Dong. What is his name?
 * A. Zhu Zhi


 * Q. To avenge his father, Sun Quan fought with Huang Zu. This man was one of Huang Zu's generals and was captured during the conflict. He was ordered to be executed, but he was spared by Gan Ning's intervention and escaped with his life. What is his name?
 * A. Su Fei


 * Q. During the Northern Campaign, after their defeat at Jie Ting, Zhuge Liang used the Empty Fort Strategy. Who saw through the plot and informed Sima Yi to not prepare for a pursuit?
 * A. Sima Zhao


 * Q. Lu Xun pursued Liu Bei during Yi Ling, but he fell for Zhuge Liang's trap of the "Eight Column Formation". Who saved Lu Xun from being completely lost?
 * A. Huang Chengyan


 * Q. Who did Liu Shan favor who is a large factor for the ruin of Shu?
 * A. Huang Hao


 * Q. When Liu Bei was in Cao Cao's care, Cao Cao said him, "The only ones who can be called a hero of the age are you and me." As soon as Liu Bei heard this, he dropped something. What did he drop?
 * A. Chopsticks


 * Q. When Liu Bei was entering Shu, this person hung himself upside down to warn Liu Zhang to not welcome him. He cut the rope holding himself and fell to his death. What is his name?
 * A. Wang Lei


 * Q. Liu Bei's arms were so long, that he could touch the bottom of his knees without bending over. Who else had long arms like Liu Bei?
 * A. Sima Yan


 * Q. After Lu Bu's execution, the arrested Zhang Liao insulted Cao Cao. Cao Cao raised his sword to kill the general, but who panicked and stopped Cao Cao's arm from dropping?
 * A. Liu Bei


 * Q. Of Lu Bu's followers, which of the following went on to become one of the Five Generals of Wei?
 * A. Zhang Liao


 * Q. Lu Bu was born in Bing Province, Wuyuan Commandery. Who else was shared the same birthplace?
 * A. Li Su


 * Q. Lu Bu was defeated and taken captive by Cao Cao. Cao Cao thought to employ him, but who was the one who dissuaded him and told him to kill Lu Bu instead?
 * A. Liu Bei


 * Q. During the Battle of Tong Gate, who made the suggestion to Cao Cao to alienate Ma Chao and Han Sui from one another?
 * A. Jia Xu


 * Q. Zhuge Liang, Fei Yi, Jiang Wan, and Dong Yun remained loyal and served Shu until the day it fell. What is the nickname given to these four officers?
 * A. The Four Heroes


 * Q. After Shu's fall, Liu Shan went to Luo Yang. When he missed Shu, someone said to him, "It's fun here too so you shouldn't feel lonely at all." What was the person's name?
 * A. Xi Zheng


 * Q. Who was the first Emperor of Wei who fought the Yuan family and took the woman of bewitching beauty, Zhen Ji, as his wife?
 * A. Cao Pi


 * Q. What was the name of the country Yuan Shu founded?
 * A. Zhong


 * Q. When Yuan Shu declared himself emperor, who sent him a letter admonishing his actions?
 * A. Sun Ce


 * Q. At the Battle of GuanDu, the showdown between Cao Cao and Yuan Shao, which one of the following Yuan Shao officers did not defect?
 * A. Chunyu Qiong


 * Q. During Wei's invasion, which of Liu Shan's sons was the one who insisted on a do-or-die resistance?
 * A. Liu Chen


 * Q. Within Wei's Five Generals, there is Zhang Liao, Zhang He, Xu Huang, and Yu Jin. Who is the final member?
 * A. Yue Jin


 * Q. Who was the last Wei emperor before Sima Yan abdicated him from the throne?
 * A. Cao Huan


 * Q. Zhuge Dan is a Wei vassal, but, even though he is related to Zhuge Liang, his services were not appreciated. What is relation to Zhuge Liang?
 * A. Cousin


 * Q. Who confiscated the Han Imperial Seal in Sun Ce's possession, and declared himself Emperor?
 * A. Yuan Shu


 * Q. He Jin moved quickly up the ranks of the Imperial Court to become General-in-Chief thanks to his sister Empress He. But what was his former profession?
 * A. Butcher


 * Q. Who is the officer who served Liu Zhang and killed Pang Tong at Fallen Phoenix Slope?
 * A. Zhang Ren


 * Q. Who authored the accurate historical account of the Three Kingdoms?
 * A. Chen Shou


 * Q. Who was Diao Chan's patron, and the matermind behind the assassination plot against Dong Zhuo?
 * A. Wang Yun


 * Q. Though said to cause misfortune for its master, this horse saved Liu Bei by jumping over nine meters in a single leap. What was the horse's name?
 * A. Hex Mark (Dilu)


 * Q. A strategist in Yuan Shao's service was said to be so brilliant, he was compared to the likes of Zhang Liang and Chen Ping, legendary advisers to the Han Emporer Gaozu. However, at the Battle of Guandu, not only were his words ignored, they were considered slanderous enough to warrant his imprisonment. Who was this unfortunate officer?
 * A. Tian Feng


 * Q. What tome was said to have been discovered by Zuo Ci at Mt. Emei?
 * A. D(?) T(?)


 * Q. Who was the one who killed Wei Yan after Zhuge Liang's death?
 * A. Ma Dai


 * Q. Who was the barbarian king that fought under Liu Bei during his campaign against Wu, and slew Gan Ning in battle by shooting an arrow through his head?
 * A. Sha Moke


 * Q. Though he had lost all imperial titles after the campaign against Dong Zhuo, after Dong Zhuo's death, this Eastern Han general was welcomed into the ranks of Li Jue and Guo Si, and made a triumphant return to the Han Court as Minister Coachman. Who was he?
 * A. Zhu Jun


 * Q. Zhuge Liang died at Wu Zhang Plains. Although called "plains", what is the actual geographical formation of the area?
 * A. Plateau


 * Q. Having more difficulty against the coalition forces than he imagined, Dong Zhuo attempted to pull one of the regional leaders to his side by offering his daughter's hand in marriage. Who was this leader?
 * A. Sun Jian


 * Q. To pursue Liu Bei, who was fleeing south from Xinye, Cao Cao appointed two former officers under Liu Cong as navy commanders. One was Cai Mao. Who was the other?
 * A. Zhang Yun


 * Q. Who served all of the following three generals: Sun Jian, Sun Ce, and Sun Quan?
 * A. Han Dang


 * Q. Who was Sima Zhao's aide who thought to assassinate the Wei emperor, Cao Mao?
 * A. Jia Chong


 * Q. How many times did Liu Bei have to visit Zhuge Liang before he joined his forces?
 * A. three times


 * Q. When Liu Bei desired to have Zhuge Liang's service, he visited the hermit at least three times. What is the name to the phrase that references the story?
 * A. Three Visits of Courtesy (三顧茅廬)


 * Q. Who shares the same birth year as Zhuge Liang?
 * A. Emperor Xian


 * Q. Before he met Liu Bei, what did Zhang Fei do for a living?
 * A. Meat and wine seller


 * Q. Who did Zhao Yun first serve?
 * A. Yuan Shao


 * Q. Jiang Wei was first a Wei general, but who was the other Wei general who defected with him to Shu?
 * A. Yin Sheng


 * Q. After being held captive by Cao Cao, Guan Yu returned to Liu Bei by passing through how many gates?
 * A. Five


 * Q. Ma Liang served Liu Bei and was said to have excelled over his brothers. What physical feature is his attributed to have had, which is a synonym for someone being extremely talented?
 * A. White eyebrows


 * Q. What position did Zhuge Liang take after Liu Bei conquered Shu?
 * A. Chancellor

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 * Q. During his attack against Zhang Xiu, Cao Cao tried to perform a feint-attack and fool the enemy. However, Zhang Xiu's strategist saw this coming and planned a couter attack using a feint-attack of his own. Who was this strategist?
 * A. Jia Xu
 * Q. Who did Sima Shi appoint as emperor after deposing Cao Fang?
 * A. Cao Huan
 * Q. "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" is one of Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature. There is one work that was added to this list in the 18th century, replacing an older work. What was its title?
 * A. Dream of the Red Chamber
 * Q. What is the name of the seige weapon Zhuge Liang invented that had a foldable ladder placed on a cart?
 * A. Seige Ramp
 * Q. Sima Zhong, the second Jin Emperor, was too feeble-minded to handle politics so the Yang clan (his mother's side) handled all affairs. Sima Zhong's wife, Jia Hou, plotted to expel the Yang clan and planted the seeds of a rebellion that would eventually lead to Jin's demise. What was the name of this rebellion?
 * A. War of the Eight Princes


 * Q. Whose wife was given permission to adopt a son and claim the Cao surname from Sima Yi?
 * A. Cao Wenshu


 * Q. Who was Lu Xun's nephew who, as Chancellor, repeatedly admonished Sun Hao?
 * A. Lu Kai


 * Q. The eight officers that joined Ma Chao and Han Sui's rebellion against Cao Cao were called the "Eight Flag-bearers of Xiliang." Which of the following officers was not a part of this rebellion?
 * A. Ma Tie


 * Q. Who is the 3rd Emperor of Wu who killed the tyrannical Sun Chen?
 * A. Sun Xiu


 * Q. Sima Yi is said to have been able to turn his head around 180 degrees. What animal was he referred to as when he did this?
 * A. Wolf


 * Q. In the "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" novel, the Ten Eunuchs consist of ten members. However, in the "Book of the Later Han", there are more than ten. How many eunuchs appear in the "Book of the Later Han"?
 * A. 12


 * Q. Which officer served Yuan Shang and was Lu Kuang's younger brother?
 * A. Lu Xiang


 * Q. Which one of these individuals was related to Yuan Shao?
 * A. Gao Gan


 * Q. Dong Cheng was ordered by Emperor Xian to assassinate Cao Cao. However, the plan was revealed by one of Dong Cheng's attendants and everyone involved was punished. Who was the attendant in question?
 * A. Qin Qintong


 * Q. Who executed Yuan Shao's sons (Yuan Xi and Yuan Shang) and sent their heads to Cao Cao?
 * A. Gongsun Kang


 * Q. The Yellow Turbans were led by the three Zhang brothers. Zhang Jiao, the eldest, was the "General of Heaven." The middle brother, Zhang Bao, was the "Ganeral of the Land." What title was given to Zhang Liang, the youngest brother?
 * A. General of the People


 * Q. Cao Cao was so impressed by the skills of Yand Feng's officer Xu Huang when he saw him fight Xu Zhu that he wanted to recruit him. Who did Cao Cao ask to convince Xu Huang?
 * A. Man Chong


 * Q. According to historical record, Lu Bu is known as the "Flying General." This is the same nickname give to another famous officer during the Western Han Peroid. Who is the other officer known as the "Flying General"?
 * A. Li Guang


 * Q. Cao Cao captured Guan Yu and made him a guest general. What was the name of the estate Guan Yu was given during this time of service?
 * A. The Spring and Autumn Palace


 * Q. Which of the following positions did Liu Bei not hold?
 * A. Captain who Sets an Example for the Army


 * Q. Liu Bei conquered Mt. Dingjun shortly after taking Yi Province as well as Hanzhong. A petition was formed to appoint Liu Bei King of Hanzhong. Whose name appeared at the top of the list?
 * A. Ma Chao


 * Q. Cao Cao's grave has recently been excavated. What is inscribed on the base of his tombstone?
 * A. King Wu of Wei


 * Q. In his search of Zhuge Liang, Liu Bei stopped by a local tavern. Which drunken man did he mistake for Zhuge Liang?
 * A. Shi Guangyuan


 * Q. The Shu forces commanded by Ma Su were defeated at Jieting. During their retreat, Zhuge Liang managed to fool Sima Yi into thinking that the empty castle had hidden troops preparing for an ambush. What was the name of this castle?
 * A. Xicheng


 * Q. Since ancient times, "The Three Excellencies" has referred to the top three Chinese government officals. During the Easter Han Peroid their specific titles were: Grand Commandant, Minster of Words, and ____. Fill in the blank.
 * A. Minister of Education


 * Q. Liu Bei first met Zhang Fei when troops were being raised to fight against the Yellow Turbans. Who put up the sign calling for troops?
 * A. Liu Yan