During the Zhou dynasty in ancient China, leaders governed under the Mandate of Heaven principle.
To complete the sentence, you would select "Mandate of Heaven" from the drop-down menu. The Mandate of Heaven was a concept in ancient China where it was believed that the ruler's right to govern was granted by the heavens, and if the ruler acted unjustly, the mandate could be withdrawn. This principle influenced the legitimacy of dynasties and provided a moral justification for the ruling class during the Zhou dynasty.
