What is the most likely reason the republics of yugoslavia held together until the fall of communism? all six republics shared strong historic bonds. the constitution forbade the republics to separate. citizens were united by their belief in communism. dictator josep tito was a very powerful leader.

The correct answer is - Dictator Josep Tito was a very powerful leader.

Even though the six republics of Yugoslavia were all Slavic countries, people shared similar ancestry, had similar languages, and similar cultures, they were not the reasons why Yugoslavia was held together in one piece, but instead it was the leader, Josip Broz Tito, who held everything under control. Tito was a very powerful leader, well respected and admired throughout all of the world, and he managed to keep the six republics together, even though occasionally with some extreme measures, and to create a unity and brotherhood between the people that have traditionally despised each other.

the answer is b. hope this .