How did the Zhou justify their rule?

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Corinne Conner

9 January, 15:45

How did the Zhou justify their rule?

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Francis Green · Answer 1

They used feudalism.

Kierra Pearson · Answer 2

Answer: 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.