HISTORY
ANCIENT CHINA
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Question
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Unsatisfied and angry people would blame a weak Emperor for disasters
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The emperor would lose interest in ruling people during bad times
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The priests would overthrow the emperor to satisfy the gods
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Han dynasty formally ended in 220 when Cao Cao’s son and heir, Cao Pi, pressured Emperor Xian into abdicating in his favour. Cao Pi became the emperor of a new state, Cao Wei.
Detailed explanation-2: -In briefthe key reason of the periodic collapse and reconstruction of ancient Chinese civilization is the population pressure in a relatively limited land resources and unfair distribution and possession of social wealth.
Detailed explanation-3: -In contrast, the Han Dynasty fell due to weak tax collectors, too many people and too little land, plus many revolts. Western Rome fell because of unemployment, not enough people to do necessary jobs, and the idea that the people could create their own government and take over the existing government.
Detailed explanation-4: -Foreign powers were able to take control of large areas. Rivalries between powerful landowners divided the empire. Multiple heirs of the emperors created competition for the throne.