During the Era of Agrarian Civilizations, the Zhou claimed the _____; so long as leaders ruled conscientiously and ethically, and observed all rites and rituals necessary for the maintenance of order, they would continue to enjoy the support of paradise.
A. Dar-al-Islam
B. code of ethics
C. Mandate of Heaven
D. philosophy of Daoism
C. Mandate of Heaven
Explanation: The Zhou validated their seizure ofpower by arguing that there was a parallel between affairson Earth and affairs in heaven, and that heaven had the abilityto bestow power upon terrestrial political regimes. TheZhou claimed this Mandate of Heaven; so long as leadersruled conscientiously and ethically, and observed all ritesand rituals necessary for the maintenance of order, theywould continue to enjoy the support of heaven.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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