Insights into the Beliefs of the Shang Dynasty

Discover the religious beliefs of the ancient Shang people, including their worship of Shang Di as the supreme deity, the importance of ancestor worship, and the practice of using oracle bones for divination. Explore the tomb of Fu Hao for clues about Shang beliefs and rituals. Engage with images and information about Shang religious practices and customs.

• Shang Dynasty
• Shang Di
• Ancient China
• Religion
• Beliefs

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1. THE SHANG DYNASTY YEAR THREE SPRING 1

2. LESSON FOUR WHAT DID THE SHANG PEOPLE BELIEVE?

4. 1046 BCE The Yellow River

5. HOW MANY DIFFERENT RELIGIONS DO YOU KNOW?

6. Shang Di literally means the Heavenly Ruler . People would make sacrifices to Shang Di, by killing animals at the altar of a temple. The ancient Chinese believed Shang Di created the universe. SHANG DI WAS THE SUPREME DEITY

7. Worshipping ancestors was important for the Shang people. Tombs from the Shang dynasty include objects that they would need in the afterlife. The ancient Chinese believed they could communicate with their ancestors spirits. THE TOMB OF FU HAO GIVES US CLUES ABOUT WHAT THE SHANG PEOPLE BELIEVED

8. WHAT QUESTIONS WOULD YOU WRITE ON AN ORACLE BONE?

9. Return to page 3 in your booklet and complete the learning review. THE SHANG DYNASTY YEAR THREE SPRING 1