What economic factors helped to cause the fall of dynasties, according to the Chinese Dynastic Cycle theory?
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First explain what the Dynastic Cycle Theory is, and how it is related to the concept of the Mandate of Heaven. How was both the economic downturn caused by over-expenditures due to court luxury and military expansion a sign of the loss of the Mandate and a pragmatic cause for the real decline of an empire? To what extent did the view that such changes were naturally occurring effectively limit government reform?
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a. invasion from the Assyrians b. earthquakes from a volcanic explosion on Thera c. the development of an Ice Age d. invasion from the island of Crete e. invasion from the Dorians
What factors in the beliefs and social structure of the Roman Empire contributed to the rise of Christianity?
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Unlike the North, revivalism in southern states did not __________
a. seek to improve the morals of society b. push for social reform c. encourage temperance d. discourage dueling e. have an impact on religious life
Which of the following was John D. Rockefeller's company?
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