Question

Which of the following was a precedent set by the Zhou Dynasty that became a long-term tradition in Chinese governments? (1 point)
• fortifying the Great Wall of China to protect from invaders
• using oracle bones to predict the future
• building a ceramic army to protect the emperor after his death
• using the Mandate of Heaven to justify authority

Answer 1

Using the Mandate of Heaven to justify authority — the Zhou introduced this concept to legitimize rulers, and it became a lasting tradition in Chinese government.