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 came to an end following the death of Mao Zedong in 1976, which paved the way for the arrest of the Gang of Four and the conclusion of the movement. The other options are incorrect: Mao Zedong did not retire, the major nationwide famine occurred earlier in the Great Leap Forward period, and while there were economic struggles, an economic collapse did not end the Cultural Revolution.

Answer:

the death of Mao Zedong