What is the primary purpose of a state according to the introduction?

The Legitimacy of Power in Historical States and Governance

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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To expand its territory
To bring order and security to society
To accumulate wealth
To promote cultural diversity
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which doctrine was used by Central Europeans to legitimize the rule of kings?
Mandate of Heaven
Social Contract
Divine Right of Kings
Democratic Process
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was the Mandate of Heaven primarily used for in ancient China?
To promote economic growth
To justify the rule of the Zhou dynasty
To create a new religion
To establish trade routes
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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According to the Mandate of Heaven, what could justify rebellion against an emperor?
Failure to expand territory
Inadequate government
Lack of military conquests
Poor economic performance
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is performance legitimation focused on?
Territorial expansion
Theological beliefs
Economic, militaristic, or moralistic performance
Cultural heritage
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What responsibility does performance legitimation place on the emperor?
To provide public goods and maintain order
To promote artistic endeavors
To conquer new lands
To establish new religions
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who was Mencius and what was his contribution to the Mandate of Heaven?
A military leader who expanded the empire
A philosopher who advocated the right to rebel against inadequate government
A religious figure who introduced new rituals
A king who established new trade routes
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