How did the development of the Zhou Empire affect the people of China? Select all that apply.
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Population growth from economic prosperity caused Huang River settlers to move to the Chang River area.
Population growth from economic prosperity caused Huang River settlers to move to the Chang River area.
Increasing warfare under weak rulers persuaded people that the Zhou enjoyed the Mandate of Heaven.
Increasing warfare under weak rulers persuaded people that the Zhou enjoyed the Mandate of Heaven.
The growing feudal system prevented internal political conflict and stopped northern invaders from threatening China.
The growing feudal system prevented internal political conflict and stopped northern invaders from threatening China.
Powerful warlords conquered new territories and wanted peasants to settle and work on them.
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Powerful warlords conquered new territories and wanted peasants to settle and work on them.
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China’s economy contracted as nomads from the North raided villages and threatened cities.
China’s economy contracted as nomads from the North raided villages and threatened cities.
China’s economy expanded as farmers using iron tools were able to grow more food.
China’s economy expanded as farmers using iron tools were able to grow more food.
China’s economy stalled as battles among warlords disrupted planting and destroyed crops.
China’s economy stalled as battles among warlords disrupted planting and destroyed crops.
China’s economy was threatened by Huang River floods, resulting in widespread famine.
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Rulers should provide good government.
Rulers should provide good government.
People should follow the way of nature.
People should follow the way of nature.
People should respect their parents.
People should respect their parents.
Rulers should focus on the yang force.
People should respect their parents.
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the wheelbarrow
the wheelbarrow
the telescope
the telescope
the inclined plane
the inclined plane
the suspension bridge
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Shi Huangdi appointed Buddhist monks to run his government.
Shi Huangdi appointed Buddhist monks to run his government.
Theravada Buddhism enabled all worshipers to achieve nirvana.
Theravada Buddhism enabled all worshipers to achieve nirvana.
A collection of the Buddha’s teachings was translated into Chinese.
A collection of the Buddha’s teachings was translated into Chinese.
Mahayana Buddhism offered escape from suffering and the promise of achieving salvation.
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Joining with northern invaders, peasants set up new states.
Joining with northern invaders, peasants set up new states.
Crushed by taxes and debt, desperate peasants revolted.
Crushed by taxes and debt, desperate peasants revolted.
Terrorized by warlords, peasants destroyed their crops.
Terrorized by warlords, peasants destroyed their crops.
Aiding peasants after natural disasters drained imperial resources.