Question

the mandate of heaven meant that the Chinese emperor
A.could take as many wives as he wanted
B. had authority form heaven to command
C. lived a life of luxury
D. should live high above his people

Answer 1

B. Do some research on the Five Confucian Relationships also, as this will help explain what was considered a just ruler, as The Mandate of Heaven states that heaven would bless the authority of a just ruler, and would bless their rule, but would be displeased with a tyrannical ruler, and would withdraw the mandate, therefore destroying them, overthrowing their rule