Define Dynastic Cycle
Discipline: History
Type of Paper: Question-Answer
Academic Level: Undergrad. (yrs 3-4)
Paper Format: APA
Pages: 1
Words: 275
Question
Define Dynastic Cycle
definition
Dynastic cycle is an important political theory in Chinese history. According to this theory, everydynasty goes through a culture cycle.
1 A new ruler unites China, founds a new dynasty, and gains the Mandate of Heaven.
2 China, under the new dynasty, achieves prosperity.
3 The population increases
4 Corruption becomes rampant in the imperial court, and the empire begins to enter decline and instability.
5 A
natural disaster wipes out farm land. The disaster normally would not
have been a problem; however, together with the corruption and
overpopulation it causes famine.
6 The famine causes the population to rebel and a civil war ensues
7 The ruler loses the Mandate of Heaven.
8 The population decreases because of the violence.
9 China goes through a warring states period
10 One state emerges victorious.
11 The state starts a new empire.
12 (The cycle repeats itself.)
what allowed da dynastic cycle to last so long?
political situation was instable disorder nation reduced to heap of sand