1. Journal 8/21/17
Why did the Mughal Empire decline and Decay?

2. Dynasties in China

3. Academic Vocab Dynasty
a succession of rulers of the same line of descent over a considerable amount of time.
Mandate
an authoritative command
Cycle
a series of events that recur regularly and usually lead back to the starting point

4. Mandate of Heaven
The Shang have not been ruling fairly. They are corrupt and the people deserve better.
The gods say that if we are selfish than we will lose our right to rule, and a new emperor will take over.
The gods say that we now have the right to rule
The gods want us to take over.
You wouldn’t go against the gods?
Why?
I’m over the fighting of the Chou and Shang. Let’s just go with it.
We need your support. This isn’t going to be cheap
Umm…
We want to overthrow the Shang
How do we know the Chou will not be as selfish and corrupt?
Alright, we’re in.
Good, we can’t stand them
I doubt they will be much different after a while.
We can’t support them. What if they lose?
We could never show our faces to the Shang again
Are you really believing that?
Of course not. But I rather follow the Chou than the Shang.
Good point
Whatever the gods say! I’m good with it.
Chou
Nobles

5. The Dynastic Cycle