Which of the following is the definition of a phalanx?
A. form of soldiers carrying overlapping shields and long spears
B. type of specific gear the hoplites would wear
C. special shield for those soldiers that weren't as large
D. soldier that was in charge of formations

A.Form of soldiers carrying overlapping sheilds and long spears

the correct statement is letter a.   according to the mandate of heaven, kings were considered godlike beings, so they could do as they .

the mandate of heaven is a chinese political and religious ideology used since ancient times to justify the rule of the king or emperor of china, that has been in place since the zhou until the dynasty system ended. it has been created to justify the zhou as the main power of the region. in order to keep harmony, the ruler has to make what he wants and what people want. he had to make good choices to satisfy the people and then they will be happy and keep you in power.