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Name ______________________________________________
DATE___________
CHINAS DYNASTIC CYCLE
DIRECTIONS: Using the “China’s Dynastic Cycle” graphic organizer (handed out in class) and information from
today’s lesson, to respond to the following questions:
1. What is the “Mandate of Heaven?”
2. According to the dynastic cycle graphic organizer, what are the “signs” that a leader lost his Mandate of
Heaven? (provide three specific examples)
a.
b.
c.
3. Once an emperor lost his mandate, what immediately followed?
4. Once a new dynasty assumed power, what would normally take place? (provide three specific examples)
a.
b.
c.
5. How long would a dynasty remain in power?
6. Describe how the Mandate of Heaven creates ORDER in China:
7. Describe how the Mandate of Heaven creates UNITY in China: