The Mandate of Heaven
Description: The Mandate of Heaven is a political philosophy that originated in ancient China. It states that the right to rule is granted by Heaven to a ruler who is virtuous and just. If a ruler becomes corrupt or unjust, they lose the Mandate of Heaven and can be overthrown. | |
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What is the Mandate of Heaven?
What happens if a ruler loses the Mandate of Heaven?
What are some of the qualities that a ruler needs in order to have the Mandate of Heaven?
The Mandate of Heaven was first used to justify the rule of which dynasty?
The Mandate of Heaven was used to justify the overthrow of which dynasty?
The Mandate of Heaven was used to justify the overthrow of which dynasty?
The Mandate of Heaven was used to justify the overthrow of which dynasty?
The Mandate of Heaven was used to justify the overthrow of which dynasty?
The Mandate of Heaven was used to justify the overthrow of which dynasty?
The Mandate of Heaven was used to justify the overthrow of which dynasty?
The Mandate of Heaven was used to justify the overthrow of which dynasty?
The Mandate of Heaven was used to justify the overthrow of which dynasty?
The Mandate of Heaven was used to justify the overthrow of which dynasty?
The Mandate of Heaven was used to justify the overthrow of which dynasty?
The Mandate of Heaven was used to justify the overthrow of which dynasty?