Why Did Mencius Believe That a Benevolent Ruler Would Be

question 41

Multiple Choice

Why did Mencius believe that a benevolent ruler would be successful?

• A) He would never be invaded or attacked.
• B) He would be proclaimed a god.
• C) He would be able to intimidate his subjects.
• D) He would have his subjects' loyalty.

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