Which of the following is a reason that the Song dynasty was unable to completely secure its reign?
A) The Song were unable to control the trade in silk and porcelain.
B) The Song were unable to contain the Annamese military.
C) The Song were unable to control the scholar-gentry.
D) The Song were unable to contain the northern nomadic tribes.

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The Song dynasty was unable to contain the northern nomadic tribes such as the Khitans and Jurchens who constantly raided their borders and eventually overthrew the dynasty. This weakness in their military defenses ultimately led to their downfall. While the other options may have posed challenges to the dynasty, they did not play as significant of a role in their loss of power.

Which of the Following Is a Reason That the Song