Question

In the Mandate of Heaven, a king’s right to rule came from ____

Answer 1

In the Mandate of Heaven, a king’s right to rule came from the approval and blessings of heaven (or a supreme cosmic force). It was believed that a ruler must govern justly and wisely to maintain this divine mandate. If a ruler became corrupt or failed to fulfill their duties, they could lose the Mandate, justifying rebellion and the rise of a new leader.