How did the physical features of China contribute to the challenges of the Shang and Zhou dynasties?

China’s broad territory made it difficult for Shang and Zhou rulers to defend all the people and borders. Mountains, deserts, and other natural barriers also made travel and communication challenging, but they did not prevent farming or mean the civilizations lacked resources. Therefore, the best answer is “A large geographic area made it hard to protect the people.”

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