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Name:__________________________ Date:__________________ Assignment #:___ The Mandate of Heaven This is the most important concept to master in order to understand the dynasties of China. The Chou (Zhou) Dynasty augmented this concept to help justify their ousting of the Shang Dynasty. The Mandate of Heaven is based on four principles: 1. 2. 3. 4. The right to rule is granted by _________________. There is only one Heaven, therefore there can be only one ruler. The right to rule is based on the virtue of the _________________. The right to rule is not limited to one _______________. Word Bank Ruler Heaven Dynasty What are the positive and negatives sides to the Mandate of Heaven for a dynasty? Positives Negatives 1. 1. 2. 1. The Dynastic Cycle in China The New Dynasty After several generations, the new dynasty becomes an aging dynasty. New Dynasty Claims the Mandate of Heaven. The Aging Dynasty 4. Problems 1. Peasant rebellions and riots 2. Floods, famines and earthquakes 3. Armed bandits 4. Invasions Aging Dynasty loses the Mandate of Heaven.