mandate of gods
zhou kings sought god's approval
They thought that their rulers were matched by heaven?!?!?!?!
kings
The Zhou believed that the kings of China governed by divine right. They called this the mandate of heaven.
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the gods gave them rights to rule! :)
zhou kings sought god's approval
The Kings, The Nobles, and The Peasants.
The Zhou kings, originally powerful, gradually weakened their control over regional territories by granting land to nobles and warlords in exchange for loyalty and military support. As the central authority diminished, these warlords gained autonomy, building their own armies and asserting local power. Over time, the lack of strong central governance allowed these warlords to compete for dominance, leading to the fragmentation of the Zhou dynasty and the rise of individual states during the Warring States period. This shift ultimately eroded the kings' influence and led to a more decentralized political structure.
They thought that their rulers were matched by heaven?!?!?!?!
kings
The Zhou believed that the kings of China governed by divine right. They called this the mandate of heaven.
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They fought in wars and reserved the throne
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To carry out religious ceremonies to please the gods.
Liangxiao Zhou has written: 'Huang di yu huang quan' -- subject(s): Kings and rulers, Monarchy