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Question Which option best explains the origins of the Zhou Dynasty?(1 point) Responses The Zhou Dynasty defeated their rivals in the Warring States period by using advanced iron weaponry. The Zhou Dynasty defeated their rivals in the Warring States period by using advanced iron weaponry. The Zhou Dynasty rose to power during the Spring and Autumn period by using Confucianism to reorganize their government. The Zhou Dynasty rose to power during the Spring and Autumn period by using Confucianism to reorganize their government. The Zhou Dynasty conquered the territory of the Qin Dynasty, taking their place in the dynastic cycle. The Zhou Dynasty conquered the territory of the Qin Dynasty, taking their place in the dynastic cycle. The Zhou Dynasty defeated the Shang Dynasty using the Mandate of Heaven to legitimize their conquest.

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The option that best explains the origins of the Zhou Dynasty is: "The Zhou Dynasty defeated the Shang Dynasty using the Mandate of Heaven to legitimize their conquest."

The Zhou overthrew the Shang Dynasty around 1046 BCE, and they claimed that they had the Mandate of Heaven, which was the belief that the right to rule was granted by a divine source, to justify their rule.