GK
WORLD HISTORY
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Mandate of Heaven
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city-state
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dynasty
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polytheism
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Detailed explanation-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.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Mandate of Heaven (Chinese: ; pinyin: Tiānmìng; Wade–Giles: T’ien-ming; lit. ‘Heaven’s will’) is a Chinese political philosophy that was used in ancient and imperial China to legitimize the rule of the King or Emperor of China.
Detailed explanation-3: -How did Zhou ruler justify their rebellion against the Shang? Early Zhou rulers used the mandate of heaven to justify their rebellion against the Shang. Why did the rulers grant land? They granted land to others in return for loyalty, military support, and other services.