What Was the Zhou Doctrine That Legitimated the Rule of a Dynasty

question 27

Multiple Choice

What was the Zhou doctrine that legitimated the rule of a dynasty called?

• A) the divine sanction
• B) the mandate of heaven
• C) the divine right of kings
• D) the duty of kingship

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