What was the political meaning of the Mandate of Heaven in China?
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Correct answer: A ruler’s authority depended on moral legitimacy
According to the Mandate of Heaven a ruler’s legitimacy depended on good rule. Rebellion could be linked to signs of failed rule.
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A ruler’s authority depended on moral legitimacy
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According to the Mandate of Heaven a ruler’s legitimacy depended on good rule. Rebellion could be linked to signs of failed rule.
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This is a Class 10 General Knowledge question. Chapter: World History. Topic: Ancient Civilizations.
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