What Characterized the Later Phase of the Eastern Zhou (401–256

question 17

Multiple Choice

What characterized the later phase of the Eastern Zhou (401–256 B.C.E.) ?

• A)Political fragmentation and frequent warfare between rival states
• B)The establishment of strong centralized authority
• C)The beginnings of a primitive democracy as indicated by evidence from religious texts
• D)None of these answers are correct.

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