According to the zhou concept of the mandate of heaven,
a. the king was expected to rule in a compassionate and effective manner because he was selected by the gods to rule in order to maintain the order of the universe.
b. territorial chieftains chose kings from the members of the grand assemblage.
c. the king, as a god, was the arbiter of the use of power on earth.
d. the gods ruled that all must obey the king without question.
e. the chief priest was the supreme ruler.

According to the zhou concept of the mandate of heaven: A. The king was expected to rule in a considerate and effective manner because he was selected by the gods to tule in order to maintain the order of the universe.
According to the zhous concept, the royal lineage were the people that chosen by the heaven to give guidance to the people on the earth. So, these people destined to became the rulers of mankind and have the responsibility to reflect the kindness of Gods to their people