Early Civilizations Unit Test
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Question
Based on a comparison of the Zhou and Qin dynasties, when do empires fall?(1 point)
Responses
when they expand their territory
when they expand their territory
when they build complicated irrigation systems
when they build complicated irrigation systems
when there is a large economic gap between rich and poor
when there is a large economic gap between rich and poor
when they have a large military
when they have a large military
Based on a comparison of the Zhou and Qin dynasties, empires tend to fall when there is a large economic gap between the rich and the poor.
To determine the answer to this question, we need to compare the Zhou and Qin dynasties and identify the common factors that led to their downfall.
The Zhou dynasty, which existed from approximately 1046 B.C. to 256 B.C., experienced its decline as a result of several factors. One key factor was the expansion of the empire's territory. As the Zhou dynasty expanded its borders and absorbed more regions, it became increasingly difficult to maintain control over the vast empire. Internal conflicts and rebellions also arose, leading to the weakening and eventual fall of the dynasty.
The Qin dynasty, on the other hand, ruled from 221 B.C. to 206 B.C. and is well-known for its aggressive expansionist policies. The empire under the Qin dynasty greatly expanded its territory through conquests, but the rapid growth and size of the empire eventually led to administrative and governance challenges. The empire's resources were strained, and rebellions against the harsh ruling system erupted. These factors contributed to the fall of the Qin dynasty.
From this analysis, we can see that the common factor leading to the downfall of both the Zhou and Qin dynasties was the expansion of their territories. Therefore, the correct response to the question is:
- when they expand their territory