History of Asia

What was the Shang Dynasty downfall?

Zhou Rebellion

The Shang rulers lost the trust of their people with their corrupt government, and cruel actions. The people started supporting the Zhou, who took matters to war leading to the downfall of the Shang.

Zhou's Mandate of Heaven

The Zhou believed they had the heavenly command to rule. King Wu, as the head of the Zhou, conquered the Shang Dynasty and established his rule. He called it "The Mandate of Heaven".