12. which statement best explains why zhou power over china declined after several centuries? a. merchants developed greater wealth than zhou emperors by adopting a money system. b. technological innovation led to more craftsmanship, reducing the need for the zhou to trade. c. under the zhou, feudal lords commanded much local loyalty. d. zhou rulers depended on the work of peasants to produce food for the empire. if anyone has the answers to the entire test i would be so so so grateful i really need an a in history