Dynastic Cycle

The dynastic cycle explains the cycle of power a ruling dynasty in Ancient China experiences between the economic and political systems during its reign. Which phase of the dynastic cycle chart does this describe? Surplus of crops for people

• Period of Prosperity
• Period of Decline
• Period of Rebellion

The Qin Dynasty built the Great Wall of China.  The Tang Dynasty used tax dollars to complete other large building projects such as the Grand Canal.  These are all examples of which period of the Dynastic Cycle?

• 1. The new dynasty period

• 1. The period of prosperity

• 1. The period of decline

• 1. The period of rebellion

The Song raised taxes to make payments to the Mongols to keep them from conquering all of China. These payments caused the poor to suffer.  This is an example of the Song in which period of the Dynastic Cycle?

• 1. The new dynasty period

• 1. The period of prosperity

• 1. The period of decline

• 1. The period of rebellion

The Zhou were fierce warriors in the western area of the Shang empire.  The Zhou decided to revolt against the rulers who had become corrupt and unjust. This is an example of the Song in which period of the  Dynastic Cycle?

• 1. The new dynasty period

• 1. The period of prosperity

• 1. The period of decline

• 1. The period of rebellion

The rise and fall of Dynasties is referred to as _______

• The Mandate of Heaven

• Hammurabi's Code

• Aristocracy

• The Dynastic Cycle

What is this image an example of?

• The Dynastic Cycle

• The Mandate of Heaven

• Bureaucracy

• Aristocracy

The Chinese followed what process for selecting new leaders?

• The Eightfold Path

• The Four Noble Truths

• PFRBM 5

• The Dynastic Cycle

Which concept explains the rise and fall of ruling families in Ancient China?

• Mandate of Heaven

• Hammurabi's Code

• Aristocracy

• Dynastic Cycle

What is the initial phase of the Dynastic Cycle where a new dynasty gains power and restores peace and order?

• Period of Decline

• Period of Rebellion

• New Dynasty Period

• Period of Prosperity

During which phase of the Dynastic Cycle does a dynasty experience corruption and weakening of power?

• New Dynasty Period

• Period of Prosperity

• Period of Decline

• Period of Rebellion