Which of the following statements best describes the Zhou dynasty?

A.

It was the strongest dynasty in China.

B.

The Zhou kingdom was ruled by an empress.

C.

The western part of the kingdom was especially strong.

D.

Zhou was the longest-ruling dynasty in ancient China.

D. The Zhou Dynasty was the longest ruling dynasty in ancient China.

It lasted initially from 1046 BC until 771 BC for a period known as the Western Zhou and the political sphere of influence it created continued well into the Western Zhou for another 500 years.

The answer would be suggestion D.