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What is the role of an emperor and how did they maintain power in Ancient China?

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The emperors of ancient China had tremendous power and responsibility. Called the 'Son of Heaven', he (and once she) was given a divine right to rule over all people but was expected to promote their best interest and not his own. ... Perhaps no other ancient ruler was ever as remote or as revered as the Emperor of China.

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