Question

which answer choice was a cause of the collapse of both societies? religious teachings made society less warlike. breakdown of infrastructure destabilized both regimes. intense conflicts weakened the empire. the emperors each handed power to a warlord. factors leading to collapse han china raids from northern nomadic tribes series of weak and ineffectual rulers rome power was divided among four leaders plague caused a shortage of labor in the military and civilian workforce

Explanation:

Religious teachings typically promote peace - like values and can make a society less warlike. In the context of the collapse of empires, religious teachings reducing war - like tendencies would not be a cause of collapse but rather a potential stabilizing factor. Intense conflicts, breakdown of infrastructure, and emperors handing power to warlords are all destabilizing factors that can contribute to the collapse of empires.

Answer:

C. Religious teachings made society less warlike