Question

According to the Zhou Dynasty, humans were given the right to rule by

Answer 1

According to the Zhou Dynasty, the right to rule was granted by a concept known as the "Mandate of Heaven" (Tianming). This doctrine suggested that heaven bestowed its mandate to a just ruler, and this legitimacy could be lost if the ruler became corrupt or failed to govern wisely. If a ruler became tyrannical or ineffective, it was believed that they could lose this mandate, justifying rebellion or the rise of a new leader. The Mandate of Heaven was a foundational principle of governance in ancient China and played a significant role in the political philosophy of the Zhou Dynasty and subsequent dynasties.