Question

The Song capital moved from north to south in the early twelfth century __________.

A. because of military encroachment by the Japanese.
B. because of a need to locate around more fertile agricultural lands.
C. because of an invasion by the Jurchen.
D. to settle in a more strategic trading position.

Answer 1

The right answer is C.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Jurchen and the Song had been allies, but realizing the military weakness of the Chinese state, the Jin state´s rulers attacked northern China in 1125 CE. The invasion of the Jurchen laid siege to Kaifeng, the capital of China under the Song dynasty. Even Emperor Huizong was captured. The Chinese empire lost territories. They moved the capital to Hangzhou, in the south.