Gaokao History Practice Questions - China National College Entrance Examination History Exam

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In early Chinese political thought, the Mandate of Heaven was mainly used to explain why a ruling house could lose legitimate authority. Which situation best fits that idea?

A dynasty failed to govern morally and was overthrown by a new ruling house A ruler inherited power only through the eldest son A state expanded trade along frontier routes A court adopted a new calendar for ritual use

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A dynasty failed to govern morally and was overthrown by a new ruling house

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