Question

dynastic cycle & mandate of heaven (unit 2 vocabulary sheet & dynastic cycle worksheet in folders)
part 1
directions: define the two terms in the table below.
dynastic cycle
mandate of heaven
part 2
directions: match each scenario

Explanation:

• Dynastic Cycle: A historical pattern in ancient China where a dynasty rises, gains power, declines due to corruption or crisis, and is overthrown, replaced by a new dynasty.
• Mandate of Heaven: A Chinese political and religious ideology that justified a ruler's authority, stating rulers were chosen by heaven; if a ruler failed (e.g., caused famine, unrest), the mandate was lost, justifying rebellion.

Answer:

Term	Definition
Mandate of Heaven	A Chinese ideological principle that granted rulers divine authority to govern; loss of this mandate (due to misrule) justified the overthrow of a dynasty.