The Idea of the "Mandate of Heaven

question 40

Multiple Choice

The idea of the "mandate of heaven"

• A) promoted peace and stability.
• B) benefited the peasantry.
• C) made rulers more religious.
• D) was used to justify revolts.
• E) held little appeal among ordinary Chinese.

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Definitions:

Voluntary Movement

Physical actions initiated consciously by a person, often in response to external stimuli or internal decisions.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain responsible for the regulation of certain metabolic processes and other activities of the autonomic nervous system.

Pons

A part of the brainstem that links the medulla oblongata and the thalamus, playing a crucial role in the regulation of breathing, communication between different parts of the brain, and sensations such as hearing, taste, and balance.

Medulla

A part of the brainstem vital for autonomic functions like breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure regulation.