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Question 6 of 15

Which factor most contributed to the fall of the Zhou dynasty?
A. Earthquakes destroyed much of the Zhou territory.
B. Farmers rose up in protest against the Zhou government.
C. Aryan culture replaced Zhou culture in China.
D. Zhou emperors lost the respect of local leaders.

Answer 1

I think the answer is D. Zhou empowers lost the respect of local leaders


The Zhou Dynasty ended when it was overthrown by the rising Qin Dynasty. Between foreign invasions and the growing power of its own feudal states, the Zhou could not maintain control over its vast territory and lost the confidence of its people.