What best describes the Mandate of Heaven?

A. Religious leaders had the authority to select emperors.

B. Those with the most powerful armies had the right to lead.

C. A government could rule only with the will of the people.

D. The gods would only allow good and just leaders to rule.

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Matthew Padilla

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4 July, 05:45

What best describes the Mandate of Heaven?

A. Religious leaders had the authority to select emperors.

B. Those with the most powerful armies had the right to lead.

C. A government could rule only with the will of the people.

D. The gods would only allow good and just leaders to rule.

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Julissa Greer · Answer 1

The Mandate of Heaven could best be described as " D. The gods would only allow good and just leaders to rule," since this theory holds that kings and queens are "mandated" by God to rule.

What best describes the Mandate of Heaven?A. Religious leaders had the authority to select emperors.B. Those with the most powerful armies had the right to lead.C. A government could rule only with the will of the people.D. The gods would only allow good and just leaders to rule.

What best describes the Mandate of Heaven?

A. Religious leaders had the authority to select emperors.

B. Those with the most powerful armies had the right to lead.

C. A government could rule only with the will of the people.

D. The gods would only allow good and just leaders to rule.