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The Dynastic Cycle

The Dynastic Cycle. 2/15/11 World History. What is the dynastic cycle?. In China, dynasties rise and fall in a pattern that is very similar. The pattern is called the dynastic cycle. Step 1. The new dynasty is considered to have the Mandate of Heaven.

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The Dynastic Cycle

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  1. The Dynastic Cycle 2/15/11 World History

  2. What is the dynastic cycle? • In China, dynasties rise and fall in a pattern that is very similar. • The pattern is called the dynastic cycle.

  3. Step 1 • The new dynasty is considered to have the Mandate of Heaven. • The Mandate of heaven basically means that the emperor has divine permission to rule the world.

  4. Step 2 • The Dynasty declines and the leaders become corrupt. • This can happen to short lived dynasties and longer ones as well.

  5. Step 3 • Disasters such as floods, famines, and invasions take place. • China is always concerned with invaders, which is why the Great Wall was built.

  6. Step 4 • Amidst corruption and disaster, people believe the dynasty has lost the Mandate of Heaven. • Once this happens, its difficult to win back respect of the people.

  7. Step 5 • Dynasty is overthrown through rebellion. • This is how China has different dynasties from different families.

  8. Step 6 • New dynasty takes over and restores order and peace to China. • Eventually will receive Mandate of Heaven and the process starts over.

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