Ancient Temple of Heaven photo copyrighted by: BeijingChinaWorld The Temple of Heaven, with its ancient cosmological basis, in turn helped to
reinforce the legitemacy of the emperor's role as head of a feudal system with a mandate from Heaven. In showing respect to Heaven through prayer and sacrifices, the emperor effectively emphasized the source of his authority.
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