The benevolent monarchy described in the Rites of Zhou
A)endured in practice throughout the dynasty's long reign.
B)continued to grow in significance as the dynasty developed.
C)degenerated, in practice, into a fractious arrangement of despotic and exploitive local rulers.
D)reflected the enhancement of the intelligence and morality of the Zhou rulers.
E)in time, developed into a highly centralized structure.

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The benevolent monarchy described in the Rites of Zhou did not endure in practice throughout the dynasty's long reign. In fact, it degenerated, in practice, into a fractious arrangement of despotic and exploitive local rulers.

The Benevolent Monarchy Described in the Rites of Zhou