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The Mandate of Heaven and the Dynastic Cycle
Explain the Zhou political concept of the Mandate of Heaven and how it legitimized regime changes in China.
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Ancient China: Dynasties, Rivers, and Thought
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Examine the geographic foundations, dynastic cycle, technological breakthroughs, and philosophical traditions of ancient China.
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6.1.1Utah Social Studies Standards · 5th GradeDiscern characteristics needed for the transformation from simple societies to civilizations, and compare those characteristics in at least three different ancient civilizations found in different regions of the world (for example, Mesopotamia, Egypt, Indus River Valley, China, Inca, Aztec, Persia, Greece, Carthage, Gupta, Rome).
6.1.6Utah Social Studies Standards · 5th GradeCompare the purposes and functions of early governments (for example, monarchy, oligarchy, tyranny, pure democracy, republic, theocracy) to modern governments.