Which of the following is a true statement regarding the Zhou dynasty?
A. The Zhou monarch ruled his empire directly and managed the affairs of his kingdom personally.
B. The Zhou empire was highly decentralized, and the Zhou monarch ruled through dozens of representatives.
C. The Zhou rejected the notion of the Mandate of Heaven and ruled their territory ruthlessly.
D. The Zhou dynasty was extremely short-lived and only lasted about fifty years.
Answer: B
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