Question
Society during Prince Shotoku's reign was heavily influenced by ideas from China. For example, Prince Shotoku embraced the ideas of the Mandate of Heaven. This can best be described as the belief that
A.
governments only stay in power by having powerful armies.
B.
leaders should be cruel and harsh to their citizens.
C.
governments rule with consent from their people.
D.
leaders receive power and authority from the gods.
A.
governments only stay in power by having powerful armies.
B.
leaders should be cruel and harsh to their citizens.
C.
governments rule with consent from their people.
D.
leaders receive power and authority from the gods.
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The best description of the Mandate of Heaven is:
**D. leaders receive power and authority from the gods.**
The Mandate of Heaven is a Chinese philosophical concept that suggests that heaven grants emperors the right to rule based on their ability to govern well and fairly. If a ruler becomes despotic or fails to fulfill their duties, it was believed that they could lose this mandate, justifying rebellion or the rise of a new leader.
**D. leaders receive power and authority from the gods.**
The Mandate of Heaven is a Chinese philosophical concept that suggests that heaven grants emperors the right to rule based on their ability to govern well and fairly. If a ruler becomes despotic or fails to fulfill their duties, it was believed that they could lose this mandate, justifying rebellion or the rise of a new leader.
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