Question

Which best describes the order of the transition of power in Chinese history?

A
Dynasties peaceable give power to the next dynasty

B
Dynasties never change in Chinese History

C
Dynasties collapse, usually through Civil War, and are replaced with new dynasties

D
Dynasties go up for election and the winner becomes the new rulers of China

Answer 1

The correct answer is C.

In Chinese history, each dynasty was often ravaged by civil wars that would result in China being broken apart and reunified in a seemingly endless cycle. Why other civilizations around the world took root and/or expanded, China faced separation through civil wars.