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gods, spirits and ancestors
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Who did the shang worship?
they worshipped spirits and respected there ancestors
The shang religion combined animism and?
And Ancestor Worship.
What did the shang people worship?
gods, spirits and ancestors
Who did the shang worship and honor?
Dead relatives or ancestors
What were some of the religious beliefs during the Shang Dynasty?
They believe and worship all of the horses.
Did the Shang Dynasty worship dragons?
Yes, the Shang Dynasty in ancient China did worship dragons. They believed that dragons were powerful and sacred creatures that could bring rain and good fortune. Dragon imagery was common in their art and rituals.
Why did the people of the Shang Dynasty worship dead relatives?
They thought the relatives would persuade the gods to look favorably among them.
What are similarities and differences of the shang dynasty and the zhou dynasty?
Shang centered on ancestor worship(honoring ancestors through rituals, such as offering food and wine to the dead). Zhou believed in Confucianism, Daoism, and Legalism.
What religion did the Chou dynasty use?
its not really stated but they worship Shang-Ti known as the supreme god and the spirits of heaven and their ancestors.
Why was ancastor worship so important to the shang kings?
because it meant that when a ruler dies, they believe that the ancestors choose their next leader.
Why is Confucianism a religion today?
Because Confucianism believes in One God(Ti'en aka Shang Di), & also practices ancestor worship.
Why was an ancestor worship so important to the shang kings?
Ancestor worship was crucial to the Shang kings as it reinforced their legitimacy and authority by connecting them to revered ancestors, believed to have divine influence and power. This practice fostered social cohesion and continuity within the ruling lineage, ensuring loyalty among subjects. Additionally, honoring ancestors was thought to secure their favor, which was vital for the prosperity and stability of the kingdom. Overall, it played a key role in the political and spiritual life of the Shang dynasty.
