Question

Which of these is linked to the Chinese idea of the Mandate of Heaven?

A. Dynastic cycles
B. Population growth
C. Powerful alliances
D. Religious ideas

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A. Dynastic cycles

The Mandate of Heaven is closely linked to the concept of dynastic cycles in Chinese history. This idea suggests that a dynasty's right to rule is granted by heaven, and that if a dynasty becomes corrupt or fails to govern wisely, it loses this mandate, leading to its decline and eventual replacement by a new dynasty.