Why did the Zhou kings use the idea of the Mandate of Heaven? A. to persuade their people to believe that the gods favored their rule

B. to replace the Shang idea of dynastic cycles with their own favorable concept
C. to convince the gods to strengthen and protect their new dynasty
D. to provide an explanation for famines and other natural disasters

Leila has dimples because she received a gene copy from her father that coded for dimples. this means that dimples are an example of a trait that is

Me brainliest 1. what does a red shift mean? blue shift? 2. describe the big bang theory. according to this theory, how old is the universe? 3. scientists believe the universe is expanding. what is the evidence that supports this? 4. describe a nebula.5. describe the 3 types of galaxies. what is a barred spiral galaxy? 6. what is a light year? how far is alpha centauri from earth? 7. describe the universal law of gravitation. be sure to include gravitational force between two objects.8. describe the planets’ orbits around the sun.9. what is the asteroid belt? where is it located? 10. describe rotation and revolution of earth. what determines an earth day and year? 11. how do galaxies exist? 12. compare and contrast the inner and outer planets.13. what causes the seasons?

19. a cell is viewed under a microscope and is found to have two nuclear envelopes and spindles that appear to be breaking apart. which phase of mitosis is the cell most likely in? a. metaphase b. prophase c. telophase d. anaphase