Question

how would trade with other societies help the han monarchs expand their empire?
the monarchs could amass wealth.
the monarchs could convince other territories to become part of china.
the monarchs could rely on other countries to give them soldiers.

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• "The monarchs could amass wealth": Trade allows for the exchange of goods, which can generate revenue and accumulate wealth. This wealth can be used for various purposes like funding military campaigns, infrastructure, or administrative costs to expand the empire.
• "The monarchs could convince other territories to become part of China": Trade alone is not a direct means to convince territories to join; expansion through trade is more about economic influence leading to power, not direct persuasion to annex.
• "The monarchs could rely on other countries to give them soldiers": Other countries are unlikely to give soldiers for another empire's expansion, as it's not in their self - interest, and trade doesn't typically involve giving soldiers.

So the most logical way trade helps expand the empire is by amassing wealth.

Answer:

The monarchs could amass wealth.