The Zhou Dynasty adopted a philosophy known as the Mandate of Heaven. This concept allowed for the people of China to
A.
remove an incompetent ruler from power.
B.
create local governments in villages.
C.
form armies to conquer Asian lands.
D.
own land once owned by nobility.

Question

The Zhou Dynasty adopted a philosophy known as the Mandate of Heaven. This concept allowed for the people of China to
 A. 
remove an incompetent ruler from power.
 B. 
create local governments in villages.
 C. 
form armies to conquer Asian lands.
 D. 
own land once owned by nobility.

sammixboo · Answer

The Mandate of Heaven essentially was an idea that ensured that only one person can rule in China at any given time, and that this specific ruler had the blessing of their gods. However, this was used to against the Shang Dynasty and rulers they did not like.