Tang, Di, and the Battle of Muye

Multiple Choice

What were the main reasons Di Xin lost the Mandate of Heaven according to ancient beliefs?

• He ignored his people and punished dissenters

• He built lavish palaces

• He cared for the poor and farmers

• He listened to wise advisors

Multiple Choice

According to the Zhou people, what was the true motivation behind their conflict with Di Xin?

• Desire for power

• Greed for land

• Restoring virtue and balance

• Seeking revenge

Multiple Select

Which of the following contributed to the Zhou victory at the Battle of Muye?

• Chariot charge

• Defections among Shang troops

• Superior weapons

• Di Xin’s strategic planning

Multiple Choice

How did King Wu's leadership compare to Tang the Successful and Di Xin?

• He was cruel like Di Xin

• He was just and honored ancestors like Tang

• He ignored his advisors

• He raised taxes and tortured people

Multiple Choice

The Battle of Muye was a turning point where ___ triumphed over tyranny.

• justice

• peace

• money

• cruelty

Open Ended

Based on what you learned about Tang the Successful, how did his leadership style differ from that of a tyrant like Di Xin?