​One of the Most Important Reasons for the Decline of the Zhou

Multiple Choice

​One of the most important reasons for the decline of the Zhou Dynasty was

A) ​inability to fight off incursions of nomadic attackers.
B) ​loss of the Mandate of Heaven following extensive flooding, causing famine and death.
C) ​loss of centralization
D) ​rebellion against goverment control of key commodities like salt.
E) ​rise of rival religious clans.