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were victorious over the Shang dynasty.
The Zhou rulers claimed the Mandate of Heaven as a justification for their overthrow of the Shang dynasty, asserting that Heaven favored their rule and legitimized their authority.
Zhou rulers claimed that they had won the Mandate of Heaven because they Choose
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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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