TO-DO◦ Pick up a Mandate of

Heaven note sheet◦ Hand in timeline

HOMEWORK◦ Finish comparisons if

not finished in class

GOAL◦ To understand the

Mandate of Heaven and how it worked for China

AGENDA◦ Hand in timeline◦ Mandate of Heaven

Notes◦ Do you have the

Mandate of Heaven?◦ Dynastic Cycle Notes◦ Comparisons

The right to rule is granted by Heaven. ◦ Which means…?

There is only one Heaven therefore there can be only one ruler. ◦ Which means…?

The right to rule is based on the virtue of the ruler. ◦ Which means…?

The right to rule is not limited to one dynasty.◦ Which means…?

Each row is a group. Each group will draw three cards. Your group will be given 4 minutes. Either…

◦ Come up with a solution to the problem OR…◦ Explain why the good thing means you are a

great ruling dynasty

Think carefully about everyone else’s responses.

Answer the question in the box

Note whether or not your dynasty stayed in power or lost its mandate

New dynasty gains power and brings peace:They have the Mandate of Heaven.

Height of dynastic power and control

Disasters and corruption occur

Dynasty loses MandateDynasty is over

New dynasty takes over