 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 Mandate Dynasty is over New dynasty takes over