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Which of these would indicate to the ancient Chinese that a ruler was no longer Mandated by Heaven?

A. The ruler was overthrown and removed from power.

B. The priests read ill omens in star and planet alignments.

C. he ruler had no children and therefore no successor.

D. The priests predicted bad weather, flooding, or drought.

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The ruler was overthrown and removed from power

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A) The ruler was overthrown and removed from power.
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