The Dynastic Cycle of the Ming Dynasty

The dynastic cycle theory states that dynasties gain and lose power over time. All dynasties that rise, will eventually fall. When dynasties gain power, their success is seen as evidence that they have the Mandate of Heaven.Sort the correct options for: New Dynasty, Old Dynasty, and Problems list New Dynasty (Usually) wins a war Brings peace Rebuilds infrastructure Protects the people Gives land to peasants Old Dynasty Taxes people too much Stops protecting people Lets infrastructure decay Treats people unfairly Problems Floods, earthquakes, etc. Peasant revolts Invaders attack empire Bandits raid countryside The Story of China Watch the video and answer the questions that follow By the middle of the 14th century, the Yuan dynasty, run by the Mongols was in decline. Like all Chinese dynasties, it was coming to an end and the evidence that the rulers had lost the Mandate of Heaven was everywhere. The government was corrupt, spent too much money on wars, and they could not collect enough taxes from the population to provide them with the services to keep them content. In addition, many Chinese leaders grew tired of being ruled by the foreign Mongols. They wanted a return to China run by Chinese. In 1368, a rebel leader named Zhu Yuanzhang (1328-1398) who led a group of bandits against the Yuan military and other rivals who wanted power, captured the capital city and declared the start of the Ming dynasty (1369-1644).The early Ming emperors pushed the Mongols and other nomadic tribes north and secured their borders. They reinforced and expanded the Great Wall of China continuously throughout their dynasty’s reign. Much of the Great Wall as we know it today was built during the Ming dynasty. Who ruled China before the start of the Ming Dynasty? Why was the Yuan dynasty in decline? Describe Zhu Yuanzhang’s life before he became the first Emperor of the Ming Dynasty and renamed himself Hongwu [video]. Why did Zhu Yuanzhang rebel in 1368? What actions did the Hongwu Emperor (ruled 1368–98) take to gain, consolidate, and/ or maintain power [video]? Which Emperor Are You? Which Emperor Are You?: Lesson Plan After completing the quiz, click on the link above and read the about the Emperor that you were chosen. Write a short summary on the Emperor below.