43. The Chinese believed a ruler kept the Mandate of Heaven by 1. conquering new lands
2. ending slavery
3. abolishing ancestor worship
4. governing wisely

4.Governing wisely.

Explanation:

The Zhou created the Mandate of Heaven: the idea that there could be only one legitimate ruler of China at a time, and that this ruler had the blessing of the gods. They used this Mandate to justify their overthrow of the Shang, and their subsequent rule.

d.he wanted to send diplomats to communist countries.

the answer is b: the religion they practice.

here's why:

there were many different native american tribes and those with similar characteristics formed a main tribe or nation. each had its own language, religion and customs.