Based on a comparison of the Zhou and Qin dynasties, when do empires fall?(1 point)

Responses

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 expand their territory
when they expand their territory

when they have a large military
when they have a large military

1 answer

Empires often fall "when there is a large economic gap between rich and poor." Economic disparity can lead to social unrest, weakening the stability and cohesion of a society, which is a significant factor in the decline of empires.