What Was Not One of the Reasons for the Fall

question 34

Multiple Choice

What was not one of the reasons for the fall of the Sui dynasty?

• A) Overextension of territory
• B) The high cost of their public works programs
• C) Assassination of the emperor
• D) The need for massive resources
• E) Adherence to Buddhism

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