What are the advantages and disadvantages of the dynastic cycle?

The advantages of the Chinese Dynastic cycle are;

1. A new ruler unites the people of China and gains the Mandate of Heaven.
2. China achieves prosperity.
3. The Chinese population increases.
4. During the civil war, one state will become victorious and will end the civil war.

The disadvantages of the Chinese Dynastic Cycle are;

1. Corruption leads to the instability and decline of the Chinese empire.
2. A natural disaster wipes out the farm lands, which leads to famine.
3. A civil war begins because of the famine.
4. The ruler loses the Mandate of Heaven.

The answer is protestant reformation.