Question

Although the Zhou rose with strength, over time, ties between the rulers and nobles weakened. The Zhou survived a rebellion in 771 BCE with the help of some nobles. What happened afterward?


Responses

They were dependent upon those nobles and weakened.

They were dependent upon those nobles and weakened. - no response given

They soon regained their strength.

They soon regained their strength. - no response given

They divided the kingdom with the nobles and shared power.

They divided the kingdom with the nobles and shared power. - incorrect

They gave up power to the nobles in shame.

Answer 1

After the Zhou dynasty survived the rebellion in 771 BCE, they indeed became increasingly dependent on the nobles, which led to a further weakening of central authority. The nobles gained more power and autonomy, and the Zhou rulers struggled to maintain control over the vast territories. This period marked the decline of Zhou authority, often referred to as the "Eastern Zhou" period, which included significant uprisings and eventual fragmentation of the state as local lords and nobles asserted more independence. Ultimately, the Zhou dynasty's political structure evolved into a feudal system where the power of the nobility overshadowed the central rulers.