SSC
WORLD HISTORY
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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A period in which a new emperor will take control over the government due to a period of rebellion or loss
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A period in which China was prosperous and emperors strengthened their power
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A period in China in which everyone practices Buddhism
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A period in China in which the entire country stops eating meat
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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” is an ancient Chinese philosophical concept, which originated during the Zhou Dynasty (1046-256 BCE). The Mandate determines whether an emperor of China is sufficiently virtuous to rule; if he does not fulfil his obligations as emperor, then he loses the Mandate and thus the right to be emperor.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Mandate of Heaven in Action Zhou leaders claimed that the Shang emperors had become corrupt and unfit, so Heaven demanded their removal. When Zhou authority crumbled in turn, there was no strong opposition leader to seize control, so China descended into the Warring States Period (c. 475-221 B.C.E.).