Question

Why did Qin Shihuangdi believe he should be the next ruler of China?

He believed he had the mandate of heaven.
He believed he was the people’s choice to rule.
He believed he could open China to outside trade.
He believed he could turn China into a seafaring empire.

Answer 1

The answer is A

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

He believed he had the mandate of heaven.

Step-by-step explanation:

When emperors gain power, they claimed that they had a mandate from the gods justifying their rule.