Question

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What was the mandate of heaven? Choose the best answer.
A.the belief that a dynasty would last forever if they built many temples.
B.the belief that leaders were spiritual guides who helped the people.
C.the belief that all rulers must be elected by the citizens of China. D.the belief that the gods gave rulers power for as long as they ruled justly.​

Answer 1

Answer: C. (I think...)

Explanation: The Mandate of Heaven is a Chinese political and religious teaching that was used in ancient and imperial China to justify the rule of the King or Emperor of China. According to this belief, Heaven embodies the natural order and the will of the just ruler of China, the "Son of Heaven" of the "Celestial Empire".

Answer 2

Answer:The Zhou created the Mandate of Heaven

Step-by-step explanation:

there could be only one legitimate ruler of China at a time, and that this ruler had the blessing of the gods. They used this Mandate to justify their overthrow of the Shang, and their subsequent rule. so i think it is c :)