Which of the these BEST describes why the Zhou dynasty collapsed?
A) feudal power structure that gave too much power to regional lords
B) failure to keep up technologically with border cultures
C) too much exposure to outside cultures through trade
D) religious fundamentalism from Buddhist converts
i got this fFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Zhou dynasty (Chinese: 周; pinyin: Zhōu [ʈʂóu]) was a Chinese dynasty that followed the Shang dynasty and preceded the Qin dynasty. The Zhou dynasty lasted longer than any other dynasty in Chinese history (790 years). The military control of China by the royal house, surnamed Ji, lasted initially from 1046 until 771 BC for a period known as the Western Zhou and the political sphere of influence it created continued well into Eastern Zhou for another 500 years.
During the Zhou dynasty, centralized power decreased throughout the Spring and Autumn period until the Warring States period in the last two centuries of the dynasty. In this period, the Zhou court had little control over its constituent states that were at war with each other until the Qin state consolidated power and formed the Qin dynasty in 221 BC. The Zhou dynasty had formally collapsed only 35 years earlier, although the dynasty had only nominal power at that point.
This period of Chinese history produced what many consider the zenith of Chinese bronze-ware making.[4] The Zhou dynasty also spans the period in which the written script evolved into its almost-modern form with the use of an archaic clerical script that emerged during the late Warring States period.
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Wikipedia is fine. A research study showed it had no more errors than Encyclopedia Britannica. I'd be a little leery of it on a controversial issue, though.
Yeah exactly. You can trust most of the sources Wikipedia uses, but not always Wikipedia itself. It kind of gives you a good start to research.
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To determine the best answer that describes why the Zhou dynasty collapsed, we need to analyze each option and see which one aligns most with historical evidence.
Option A) A feudal power structure that gave too much power to regional lords: The Zhou dynasty did have a feudal power structure, known as the "feudal lords" system, where regional lords ruled over their territories. However, this alone may not be sufficient to explain the collapse of the dynasty, as this system had been in place for centuries without causing a collapse.
Option B) Failure to keep up technologically with border cultures: While technological advancements are important factors in the rise and fall of civilizations, it is unlikely to be the primary reason for the Zhou dynasty's collapse. It is worth noting that the Zhou dynasty was known for its contributions to agriculture, iron smelting, and advancements in bronze casting.
Option C) Too much exposure to outside cultures through trade: Although trade and exposure to outside cultures can influence societal changes, there is limited evidence to suggest that excessive exposure to outside cultures through trade directly caused the collapse of the Zhou dynasty.
Option D) Religious fundamentalism from Buddhist converts: Buddhism did not gain significant influence in China until several centuries after the collapse of the Zhou dynasty. Therefore, this option is not relevant to explaining the dynasty's collapse.
Based on these considerations, the most plausible answer is A) a feudal power structure that gave too much power to regional lords. The decentralization of power within the feudal system resulted in weakened central control, leading to political fragmentation and instability. This power struggle among regional lords eventually contributed to the collapse of the Zhou dynasty.
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