Question

Which of these would indicate to the ancient Chinese that a ruler was no longer Mandated by Heaven?

The ruler was overthrown and removed from power.
The priests read ill omens in star and planet alignments.
The ruler had no children and therefore no successor.
The priests predicted bad weather, flooding, or drought.

Answer 1

The answer is A. good luck

Answer 2

The best answer to the question 'Which of these would indicate to the ancient Chinese that a ruler was no longer Mandated by Heaven?' would be that the ruler was overthrown and removed from power since the Mandate by Heaven refers to the ability of the emperor to employ good governance over the empire.