Question

If the Son of Heaven acted virtuously, what would be the result? Select all that apply.

Answer 1

Answer: C. Harmony between heaven and Earth

Explanation: By living “virtuously" this tells you are off good moral qualities and behaviour. The mandate of Heaven was a Chinese philosophical concept under which a ruler was allowed to rule. Good rulers were allowed to rule with the Mandate of heaven, and rulers who were unjust had their Mandate revoked. If a king ruled unfairly he risked losing his approval, which would result in his downfall. Revolution, natural disasters, famine and overthrow this were signs that the ruler had lost the Mandate of Heaven. So when a ruler had the mandate of the heaven and rules his people justly this signifies a harmony between the heavens and earth.

Answer 2

Answer:

C. Harmony between heaven and Earth

E. Victory in battle

Explanation:

According to the teachings of Confucius, heaven did not “command” the earth directly, but through the emperor, who was given the title of “Son of Heaven” for his supposedly divine origin.

The Chinese emperor, the Son of Heaven, which is located in the space between Heaven and Earth (symbolically expressed by the gates of Heavenly Peace of Tiananmen in the south and the gates of Earthly Peace of D’anmen in the north, as well as the round Temple of Heaven in the south and the square Altar of the Earth in the north). The emperor’s task is to maintain harmony between heaven and earth. The sovereign's receipt of the heavenly command is sent down according to the plans of Heaven. Therefore, his title is “Son of Heaven.” He must look to Heaven as a father, and serve Heaven in accordance with the path of filial piety.

His main duty was to perform the ritual associated with the cult of Heaven, in order to ensure peace and prosperity for his subjects. He did not lead an army on campaigns — his generals did it. However, his virtue was believed to provide victory in battle.