What was the Dynastic Cycle?

• Process by which scholars were chosen for civil service.
• The process where a Dynasty rises, becomes corrupt, and this is a reason for a new dynasty to rise up and overthrow the previous Dynasty.  
• The process of God choosing the ruler.
• The process of children gaining education.

What were the time periods in ancient China broken up into?

• Dynasties
• Decades
• Cycles
• Kingdoms

According to the Mandate of Heaven, a ruler would stay in power as long as he...?

• Obeys the priests
• controlled an army
• governed justly and truly
• conquered new territories

The right of a Chinese Dynasty to rule with the blessings of the Gods is called...?

• The Mandate of Heaven
• The Dynastic Cycle
• The Heavenly Commandments
• The Oracle Bones

What can cause a dynasty to become 'old'?

• Bad Leader

• Fair Laws

• New Dynasty

• No Emperor

What is NOT a sign from the gods that your dynasty is losing the MOH?

• Invasion

• Revolts

• Natural Disasters

• Increased Trade

The ruling families gain and lose power in the same pattern

• Mandate of Heaven

• Dynastic Cycle

• Role of Emperor

• Forbidden City

Ancient Chinese citizens must ______ (bow) to their emperor every time they see him/her

How is leadership passed down in dynasties?

• Ruler - Friend

• Ruler - Oldest Son

• Ruler - Oldest Daughter

• Ruler - Gods

Who owned all the land in China?

• Emperor

• Warlords

• Dynasties

• Nobles