Chinese Government
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sexiilexii2112 on January 18, 2010
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Feudal | a decentralized form of government in which there is a weak monarch who controls his/her land through alliances with less powerful leaders |
| Tributary State | A state that pays tribute to a supreme monarch in order to ensure the security of their state |
| Mandate of Heaven | when Heaven tells you that you can rule |
| How does the Feudal, Tributary State, and the Mandate of Heaven all relate? | All of these define power in government. Feudual - little power in the government. Tributary State - state can secure their state by paying tributes to more powerful states. Mandate of Heaven - Heaven has power over rulers. |
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