Question

what happened in 1976 that ended the cultural revolution? the death of mao zedong the retirement of mao zedong a nationwide famine an economic collapse

Explanation:

The Cultural Revolution in China ended in 1976 with the death of Mao Zedong. Mao Zedong did not retire, the nationwide famine (Great Chinese Famine) occurred earlier (1959 - 1961), and an economic collapse was not the direct event ending the Cultural Revolution.

Answer:

A. the death of Mao Zedong