The 'Mandate of Heaven' is the term for the right to rule in dynastic China, introduced by the Zhou dynasty. This concept justified dynastic rule on the basis of moral leadership and celestial approval.
The right to rule in dynastic China is commonly known as the C) mandate of heaven. The Zhou dynasty introduced this concept to justify their ruling over the Shang dynasty. Under this principle, the emperors believed that they were granted the right to rule by the gods, as long as they ruled in a moral and just way. If they failed to do so, they would lose this divine approval, often signified by natural disasters and societal upheaval. The mandate of heaven has shaped China's culture, politics, and history for centuries.
In contrast, filial piety refers to the Confucian virtue of respect and reverence towards parents and elders. Danwei is associated with a type of social organization in traditional Chinese society, and Dao in Confucianism signifies the ethical principles or path by which one should live.
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