How does the Mandate of Heaven concept function in the ancient Chinese government? What were some signs that a ruler had lost the Mandate of Heaven? answer in a 6th grader response
The Mandate of Heaven was an important concept in ancient Chinese government. It meant that the ruler was chosen by the gods to lead and had their support. If a ruler lost the Mandate, it meant they were no longer fit to govern, and someone else could take over. There were signs that showed a ruler had lost the Mandate of Heaven. These signs included natural disasters like floods or earthquakes, rebellion and wars, and famine or other bad things happening in the country. People believed that these signs indicated that the ruler had lost the favor of the gods and must be replaced.
