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The Dynastic Cycle2/15/11World History
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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.
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Step 1The 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.
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Step 2The Dynasty declines and the leaders become corrupt.This can happen to short lived dynasties and longer ones as well.
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Step 3Disasters such as floods, famines, and invasions take place.
China is always concerned with invaders, which is why the Great Wall was built.
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Step 4Amidst 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.
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Step 5Dynasty is overthrown through rebellion.This is how China has different dynasties from different families.
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Step 6New dynasty takes over and restores order and peace to China.Eventually will receive Mandate of Heaven and the process starts over.