Multiple choice

Belief that the rulers of China were chosen by higher powers and should act respectably

  1. Mandate of Heaven

  2. Civil Service Examinations

  3. Legalism

  4. Empire

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Mandate of Heaven was the philosophical concept in China that justified the rule of an emperor based on their virtue and ability to maintain order; if they failed, they lost the right to rule.