The zhou dynasty was the first dynasty in china to claim that their rule was ordered by supernatural spirits. this was known as

a) the divine right of kings.
b) the mandate of heaven.
c) the law of nature.
d) the edict of man.

Correct answer choice is :

The Zhou founded the Mandate of Heaven, the concept that there could be only one recognized ruler of China at a time, and that this ruler had the consecration of the gods. They practiced this Mandate to verify their overthrow of the Shang and their consequent rule.

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