Which statement explains how some zhou rulers used the mandate of heaven to misuse their power? a. according to the mandate of heaven, kings were considered godlike beings, so they could do as they . b. according to the mandate of heaven, a ruler could not maintain law and order without punishing people. c. according to the mandate of heaven, the people were required to worship their kings. d. according to the mandate of heaven, a king was the highest authority and only his son could succeed him. e. according to the mandate of heaven, the people had the right to overthrow an inefficient king.

the correct statement is letter a.   according to the mandate of heaven, kings were considered godlike beings, so they could do as they .

the mandate of heaven is a chinese political and religious ideology used since ancient times to justify the rule of the king or emperor of china, that has been in place since the zhou until the dynasty system ended. it has been created to justify the zhou as the main power of the region. in order to keep harmony, the ruler has to make what he wants and what people want. he had to make good choices to satisfy the people and then they will be happy and keep you in power.