HISTORY
ANCIENT CHINA
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Question
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It discouraged people from overthrowing a ruler because the gods would be against the new ruler.
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It encouraged people to accept Chinese culture because the gods thought it was the best culture.
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It encouraged people to accept the ruler because the ruler was chosen by the gods.
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It discouraged people from accepting feudalism because the gods wanted everyone to be equal.
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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 Mandate of Heaven did not require a ruler to be of noble birth, and had no time limitations. Instead, rulers were expected to be good and just in order to keep the Mandate. The Zhou claimed that their rule was justified by the Mandate of Heaven.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Mandate of Heaven was understood as justifying the right to rule, with the corollary right to rebel against a ruler who did not fulfill his duties to the people. The state played a major role in determining water rights, famine control and relief, and insuring social stability.