Miscellaneous Flashcards
1
Q
mandate of heaven
A
a doctrine (set of beliefs) of legitimacy
- the Chinese ruler was the “son of heaven” and thus had authority over “all under heaven”
- ruler retained this right as long as he ruled his subjects in a moral manner
- if he failed, the mandate of heaven would pass to someone else
2
Q
divine right of kings
A
doctrine that says monarchs represented god on Earth | god had granted the ruler ABSOLUTE POWER to govern as they saw fit
3
Q
monarchies
A
governments ruled by one person who holds all the power
