The zhou dynasty is credited with originating the concept of the "mandate of heaven" which held that. a) god favored china over all other countries. b) the ruler of china would be the head of the church. c) one could only achieve salvation of the emperor granted it. d) the emperor was allowed the rule only with the blessing of the gods.

The Zhou dynasty is credited with originating the concept of the "Mandate of Heaven" which held that d) the emperor was allowed the rule only with the blessing of the gods. Specifically, the "Mandate of Heaven" is defined as "an ancient Chinese belief and philosophical idea that heaven granted emperors the right to rule based on their ability to govern well and fairly."