Which statement explains how some Zhou rulers used the Mandate of Heaven to misuse their power? A. According to the Mandate of Heaven, kings were considered godlike beings, so they could do as they pleased. B. According to the Mandate of Heaven, a ruler could not maintain law and order without punishing people. C. According to the Mandate of Heaven, the people were required to worship their kings. D. According to the Mandate of Heaven, a king was the highest authority and only his son could succeed him. E. According to the Mandate of Heaven, the people had the right to overthrow an inefficient king.