The Song Dynasty faced a crisis early in the twelfth century after the collapse of which of the following?

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The collapse of the Khitan state, which had provided a buffer against nomadic invasions from the north, left the Song Dynasty vulnerable to attacks from the Jurchen people. This ultimately led to the fall of the northern half of the dynasty and the establishment of the Jin Dynasty in 1115. The other options listed did not have as significant an impact on the dynasty's crisis.

The Song Dynasty Faced a Crisis Early in the Twelfth