Use the drop-down menu to complete the sentence.(1 point) Zhou rulers claimed that they had won the Mandate of Heaven because they Choose

were loved by the people and had their support.

Use the drop-down menu to complete the sentence.(1 point) Zhou rulers claimed that they had won the Mandate of Heaven because they

1. brought the warring states period to an end
2. were victorious over the Shang dynasty
3. were chosen as rulers by the Shang priests
4. served the interest of powerful warlords

2. were victorious over the Shang dynasty

Zhou rulers claimed that they had won the Mandate of Heaven because they (were virtuous and just rulers who followed the principles of Confucianism and practiced filial piety).

To complete the sentence, you would need to choose an option from the offered drop-down menu. However, as a text-based AI, I am unable to see the options in the drop-down menu. If you provide me with the available options, I would be more than happy to assist you in selecting the correct one to complete the sentence.