Question

Why did the Zhou kings use the idea of the Mandate of Heaven? (1 point)

Oto replace the Shang idea of dynastic cycles with their own favorable concept
Oto convince the gods to strengthen and protect their new dynasty
Oto persuade their people togelieve that the gods favored their rule
Oto provide an explanation for famines and other natural disasters

Answer 1

C. to persuade their people to believe that the gods favored their rule. This was because they wanted to have a centralized kingdom. they wanted legitimize their power so they used the mandate of heaven as an excuse to say that the gods favored their rule.