How did legalism help Shi Huangdi centralize Qin power? Select all that apply. (1 point) Responses It declared that man’s nature is good and is best governed by a virtuous and fair ruler. It declared that man’s nature is good and is best governed by a virtuous and fair ruler. It emphasized that the strength of a ruler rather than his goodness was most important. It emphasized that the strength of a ruler rather than his goodness was most important. It maintained that only a greedy ruler could set a strong and convincing example for people. It maintained that only a greedy ruler could set a strong and convincing example for people. It asserted that people are greedy, and only tough laws and punishments can maintain order.

Answer 1

The correct responses that describe how Legalism helped Shi Huangdi centralize Qin power are:

• It emphasized that the strength of a ruler rather than his goodness was most important.
• It asserted that people are greedy, and only tough laws and punishments can maintain order.

These principles of Legalism aligned with Shi Huangdi's approach to governance, allowing him to consolidate power through strict laws and centralized control.