Why was the Song dynasty 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 Jurchen, a nomadic group.

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The Song dynasty struggled with external threats, particularly from the Jurchen, a nomadic group from the north. The Jurchen established the Jin dynasty and captured the Song capital in the early 12th century, forcing the Song to relocate their capital and marking a significant territorial and military setback for the dynasty.

Why Was the Song Dynasty Unable to Completely Secure Its