Multiple choice

In China, the belief in the Mandate of Heaven included the idea that

  1. actions during life, the kings, will be judged before entering heaven.

  2. king must consult with a divinely appointed council before taking action

  3. king must rule wisely or be overthrown

  4. Zhou dynasty, kings were the descendants of the gods
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Explanation

The Mandate of Heaven was a political and religious doctrine used to justify the rule of the King. It held that the ruler had divine approval as long as they ruled justly, but could be overthrown if they became corrupt.

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