Which statement best completes the diagram based on the Zhou dynasty's understanding of the Mandate of Heaven?
Cause
Effect
China is struck by
disasters and invasions.
?
O A. The Chinese people use oracle bones to communicate with
heaven.
B. The Chinese people vote for a new person to get the Mandate of
Heaven.
C. The Chinese people give up on the idea of the Mandate of Heaven.
D. The Chinese people believe heaven does not approve of their
leader.

Option: D. The Chinese people believe heaven does not approve of their

leader.

Explanation:

Zhou Dynasty came into power in China after defeating the Shang Dynasty. Zhou claimed its right to rule china based on the idea of the Mandate of Heaven. The Mandate of Heaven recognised only one ruler of China at a time. According to this idea, the ruler governs as the Son of Heaven with the permission of the gods. When famine and flood happened, taken as a sign that the ruler had lost its connection with Heaven.