1. Why did the Zhou develop the idea of the Mandate of Heaven? otnih ledalo

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22 December, 20:24

1. Why did the Zhou develop the idea of the Mandate of Heaven? otnih ledalo

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Heidi May · Answer 1

The Zhou created the Mandate of Heaven: the idea that there could be only one legitimate ruler of China at a time, and that this ruler had the blessing of the gods. They used this Mandate to justify their overthrow of the Shang, and their subsequent rule.

Tania Sweeney · Answer 2

The Zhou created the Mandate of Heaven: the idea that there could be only one legitimate ruler of China at a time, and that this ruler had the blessing of the gods. They used this Mandate to justify their overthrow of the Shang, and their subsequent rule.