Question

The Zhou Dynasty is credited with originating the concept of the "Mandate of Heaven," which held that

A. God favored China over all other countries.
B. The ruler of China would be the head of the church.
C. One could only achieve salvation if the emperor granted it.
D. The emperor was allowed to rule only with the blessing of the gods.

Answer 1

The answer is D this legitimized the ruler's right to rule

Answer 2

Option D. The Zhou Dynasty is credited with originating the concept of the "Mandate of Heaven", which held that the emperor was allowed to rule only with the blessing of the gods.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Mandate of Heaven was the idea created under the Zhou Dynasty, that stated that there could be only one legitimate ruler of China at a time, and that this ruler reigned as the "Son of Heaven" with the approval of the gods. Nevertheless, if a king ruled unfairly and brought misery and sadness to its community, the approval could be removed, which would result in his downfall.