Which of the following explains how the mandate of heaven was used?

a. to limit the power of the ruler
b. to justify the power of the ruler
c. to keep the ruling powers within one family
d. to expand the powers of the nobility

answer quick!

The correct answer is b) to limit the power of the ruler

The Mandate of Heaven has four basic principles, the right to rule is granted by heaven but this did not mean the ruler could do whatever he wanted - as an example of European rulers - this means that the right to rule is based on the virtue of the ruler, if he does not meet the expectations he does not deserve the right to rule.

At that time Chinese Society had a strict moral code, the ruler had to follow it to deserve power. There are some episodes when there were natural disasters happened and people interpreted it as a sign that the ruler was unjust and needed a replacement.

i believe the correct answer is option b. most eastern european nations joined nato.

though i could be wrong, option d. the eastern european nations were granted complete independence, would be another choice.

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