Aim: Why has the Mandate of Heaven been a long term

Continuity in Chinese history? From Zhou Dynasty 1035 BCE- Qing

1912

Analysis of Dynastic Cycle

In what ways was this cycle repeated with the fall of the Ming

and Rise of the Qing?

BRAINSTORM WITH A PARTNER:Are the majority of problems faced

by China- Internal or External in nature?

Cite examples of problems and corresponding dynasties.

Activity

Compare and Contrast the Rise and Fall of 2 Chinese Dynasties.

1)Identify Timeframes for each.2)Identify what each dynasty was most well

known for.3)What factors were responsible for their rise

and fall?4)What Changes and Continuities Exist ?Any

Patterns emerging?

Group Selection

1- Ming and Han2- Zhou and Tang3-Song and Ming4-Qin and Sui5- Han and Tang