What did Mencius believe would happen if a ruler was benevolent?
The ruler would be harder to dethrone
The ruler would experience uprisings
The ruler would be loved by his people
The ruler would be seen as weak
Answer
Mencius believed that if a ruler was benevolent, his people would love him. This is because Mencius believed that people are naturally good and that they will respond to kindness with kindness. He also believed that the ruler has a responsibility to care for his people and to make sure that they are happy and well-fed.
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