HISTORY
ANCIENT CHINA
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Question
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The Mandate of Heaven was the blessing of the gods for the right to rule. So if there were bad things happening what conclusion can be made about the royal ruler and his family?
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Gods would bless the ruler to help gain control of the land
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The people would overthrow the ruler in favor of someone new
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Religious leaders became important advisers to the leader
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The right to rule was revoked by the gods
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The Mandate of Heaven was the idea that there could be only one legitimate ruler of China at a time. The ruler’s power was bestowed upon the emperor by the blessing of the gods. An important part of the Mandate held that the emperor would use his power for good.
Detailed explanation-2: -The “Mandate of Heaven” is an ancient Chinese philosophical concept, which originated during the Zhou Dynasty (1046-256 BCE). The Mandate determines whether an emperor of China is sufficiently virtuous to rule; if he does not fulfil his obligations as emperor, then he loses the Mandate and thus the right to be emperor.
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