TOPIC #2 MANDATE OF HEAVEN → READING TO LEARN VISUALIZING TO LEARN HIGHLIGHT KEYWORDS The Zhou had to overthrow the Shang kings for some time. The Click on the link Zhou needed the nobles on their side. The nobles were torn. Obviously, there was going to be a battle. The nobles did not want to support the losing side. Watch the video about the The Zhou did something very clever. They told the nobles that the gods Mandate of Heaven had decided that the Zhou had the right to rule. The Zhou called this the Mandate of Heaven. The Zhou explained that the gods had said they would only let the Zhou rule as long as they were good rulers. If you watch, turn on CC and they became selfish, the gods would appoint a new ruler again. pause as you need to] The Mandate either said or implied three major things. The right to rule is granted by the gods. The right to rule is only granted if the ruler cares about his people more than he cares about himself. The to rule is not limited to only one dynasty or family. A dynasty can be replaced. MASTERY QUESTIONS
TOPIC #2 → MANDATE OF HEAVEN READING TO LEARN HIGHLIGHT KEYWORDS VISUALIZING TO LEARN The Zhou had to overthrow the Shang kings for some time. The Zhou needed the nobles on their side. The nobles were torn. Obviously, there was going to be a battle. The nobles did not want to support the losing side. The Zhou did something very clever. They told the nobles that the gods had decided that the Zhou had the right to rule. The Zhou called this the Mandate of Heaven. The Zhou explained that the gods had said they would only let the Zhou rule as long as they were good rulers. If they became selfish, the gods would appoint a new ruler again. The Mandate either said or implied three major things. The right to rule is granted by the gods. The right to rule is only granted if the ruler cares about his people more than he cares about himself. The to rule is not limited to only one dynasty or family. A dynasty can be replaced. Click on the link Watch the video about the Mandate of Heaven you watch, turn on CC and pause as you need to] MASTERY QUESTIONS
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