9. what was the name of the first
dynasty in china?
a) the shang dynasty
b) the yellow river dynasty
c) the xia dynasty
d) the zhou dynasty

c) The Xia Dynasty

Explanation:Xia (2205 to 1575 BC) - The first dynasty in China, very little is known about the Xia Dynasty.

the answer is b.

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the correct answer option is: weapons.

explanation:

tensions rose as the two opposing superpowers competed for 'weapons'.

referring to the cold war (1945-1991), the two superpowers, usa and ussr, experienced a phase of struggle and conflict with each other. these two superpowers considered each other as a threat to their survival and thus opted for policies to strengthen their positions.

the two superpowers never went to war with each other directly but competed for weapons to preserve their positions.