Question

Cause

Effect

A new leader receives

the Mandate of Heaven.

?

A. China becomes isolated from the rest of the world.

B. China experiences peace and prosperity.

C. China is invaded by powerful enemies.

D. China is divided into warring states.

Answer 1

Answer: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.

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