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How did people during the Zhou Dynasty perceive natural disasters such as floods or famine?

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The people of the Zhou Dynasty perceived natural disasters to be
A) Indicative of their rulers not following the Mandate of Heaven.

They believed that if the ruler was not being virtuous and right, that they would be punished. As a result, they often led revolts against the ruler who brought the floods and famine upon them.
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