Zhou rulers claimed that they had won the Mandate of Heaven because they were victorious over the Shang dynasty.
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Zhou rulers claimed that they had
won the Mandate of Heaven
because they
brought the Warring States period to an end.
were victorious over the Shang dynasty.
were chosen as rulers by Shang priests.
served the interests of powerful warlords.
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Answer
Zhou rulers claimed that they had won the Mandate of Heaven because they were victorious over the Shang dynasty.
Short
Zhou rulers claimed the Mandate of Heaven because they defeated the Shang dynasty.