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According to the Zhou dynasty, what happened right after a new leader received the Mandate of Heaven?
A.The leader brought stability and wealth to China.
B.The leader was overthrown by angry subjects.
C.The leader was attacked by rival countries.
D.The leader became greedy and corrupt.

Answer 1

I believe the best answer for this would be D

Explanation: The Mandate of Heaven did not require a ruler to be of noble birth, and had no time limitations. Instead, rulers were expected to be good and just in order to keep the Mandate. The Zhou claimed that their rule was justified by the Mandate of Heaven. In other words, the Zhou believed that the Shang kings had become immoral with their excessive drinking, luxuriant living, and cruelty, and so had lost their mandate.