What did Mencius argue would happen to a ruler who didn't look after the welfare of his people?

A. He would be killed by God

B. He would lose the right to rule

C. Nothing, as it is not the ruler's responsibility

D. He would lose respect from the ancestors

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Lydon

28 March, 14:37

What did Mencius argue would happen to a ruler who didn't look after the welfare of his people?

A. He would be killed by God

B. He would lose the right to rule

C. Nothing, as it is not the ruler's responsibility

D. He would lose respect from the ancestors

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Triston Mcfarland · Answer 1

He Mandate of Heaven depends on the virtue of the emperor; if he does not fulfill his obligations as emperor, then he loses the Mandate and thus the right to be emperor. The Mandate of Heaven would then transfer to whoever would rule best. so the answer is B. He would lose the right to rule

What did Mencius argue would happen to a ruler who didn't look after the welfare of his people?A. He would be killed by GodB. He would lose the right to ruleC. Nothing, as it is not the ruler's responsibilityD. He would lose respect from the ancestors

What did Mencius argue would happen to a ruler who didn't look after the welfare of his people?

A. He would be killed by God

B. He would lose the right to rule

C. Nothing, as it is not the ruler's responsibility

D. He would lose respect from the ancestors