Question

What were the effects of the Zhou metal workers mastering iron? Select the two correct answers.

(1 point)
Responses

The Zhou conquered the warlords and were the first to unify China.

Iron made stronger, more effective farm tools and increased crop yield.

Iron weapons spread to the masses, contributing to the Warring States period.

The Zhou jealously guarded the secret of smelting the iron and created a trading empire.

Zhou craftman are known for their iron art and it is still sold today.

Iron helped the Zhou rulers so much that they reserved the Mandate of Heaven for themselves alone.
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Answer 1

The two correct answers regarding the effects of the Zhou metal workers mastering iron are:

1. **Iron made stronger, more effective farm tools and increased crop yield.**

2. **Iron weapons spread to the masses, contributing to the Warring States period.**

These points highlight the technological advancements in agriculture and warfare that significantly impacted the Zhou Dynasty and the subsequent periods in Chinese history.