GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

WORLD HISTORY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
the second step in mandate of heaven
A
decline:conflict weakens China
B
overthrow:new dynasty emerges
C
losing the mandate of heaven:rebellion justified
D
new dynasty:strong new dynasty established
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -China goes through a warring states period. One state emerges victorious. The state starts a new empire. The empire gains the Mandate of Heaven.

Detailed explanation-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.

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