Mandate+of+Heaven

Use the diagram below to complete the following writing tasks. Read the background info before looking at the diagram.

Activity 1: Use the diagram below to complete the following writing tasks. Read the background info before looking at the diagram.

Background info: The mandate of Heaven was the Chinese belief that a ruler’s power came from the Gods. If a ruler was not doing a good job he would lose the Mandate of Heaven



Task1 : In at least one paragraph explain why a ruler would lose the Mandate of Heaven.

Task 2: In at least one paragraph explain why the Mandate of Heaven was good for the common people