What did the Shang people believe?
In this lesson, we will learn all about the belief systems of the Shang, including how they worshipped their ancestors. We'll learn about the supreme god Shangdi, and how the priests used Oracle bones to try and speak to the spirits of their ancestors.
What did the Shang people believe?
In this lesson, we will learn all about the belief systems of the Shang, including how they worshipped their ancestors. We'll learn about the supreme god Shangdi, and how the priests used Oracle bones to try and speak to the spirits of their ancestors.
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Key learning points
- The religions of the Shang people.
- The importance of ancestors to the Shang people.
- What the 'Mandate of Heaven' is.
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