How Did the Zhou Rulers Seek to Legitimize Their Takeover

question 42

Multiple Choice

How did the Zhou rulers seek to legitimize their takeover of the Shang dynasty?

• A) by appealing to astronomical occurrences to verify that the gods supported them
• B) by promoting agricultural prosperity
• C) by establishing social stability with the defeat of various bandits
• D) by asserting moral superiority

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