AP US History

Category - History

Which of the following often aided the collapse of the Chinese dynasties?
  1. Great military advancements
  2. Interference from foreign powers
  3. Peasant revolts
  4. Pressure on the economy due to deflation
Explanation
Answer - C - Peasant revolts often aided the collapse of the Chinese dynasties.
Key Takeaway: As dynasties collapsed over time in China, administrative control would often weaken. If taxes were too high or famine hit, peasants would rise up, sometimes leading to a complete overthrow of the already weakened dynastic government.
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