By 334 BC there were 7 warring states: Qin, Chu, Zhao, Wei, Han, Yan, and Qi. The Warring States Period ended with Qin's conquest of the other states. It was succeeded by the Qin Dynasty in 221 BC, which marked the transition between ancient China and Imperial China.
A, nobles were richer than peasants and therefore had more power over them
B. more literate.
since education helps with reading, this answer makes the most sense.
