WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

ABSOLUTISM AND REVOLUTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Mandate of Heaven is to China, as ____ is to Europe
A
Absolutism
B
Constitutional Monarchs
C
Versailles
D
Divine Right
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Mandate of Heaven was the belief that the Chinese emperor had a divine right to rule given him by the god or divine force known as Heaven or Sky. The emperor had absolute power but also a responsibility to rule for the good of his people.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Divine Right was an assertion that God essentially forbade rebellions, as it was a sin to oppose the king. In contrast, the Mandate of Heaven justified rebellion against an unjust, tyrannical, or incompetent ruler.

Detailed explanation-3: -The ‘Mandate of Heaven’ established the idea that a ruler must be just to keep the approval of the gods. It was believed that natural disasters, famines, and astrological signs were signals that the emperor and the dynasty were losing the Mandate of Heaven.

Detailed explanation-4: -Mandate of Heaven brings a host of new features to EU4, including: Historical Ages and Golden Eras: Meet objectives in four historical ages from the Age of Discovery to the Age of Revolutions, earning new bonuses and powers for your country. Declare a Golden Era to further increase your chance of success.

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