Religion
The Han Dynasty was the first dynasty to embrace Confucianism. Confucianism is based on teachings of Confucius, it also is a collection of philosiphies. Confucian scholars where employed as court advisors. More than 130,000 people were employed by the government, there were 18 different ranks civil service jobs. these are jobs given by the government to the people. Also the Mandate of Heaven follows the teachings of Confucianism.
The Mandate of Heaven has four principles
The Mandate of Heaven has four principles
- the right to rule is granted by Heaven
- there is only one Heaven, so there can only be one ruler
- right to rule is based on virtue of ruler
- the right to rule is not limited to one dynasty