What did the Shang believe in?

Shang religion was characterized by a combination of animism, shamanism, spiritual control of the world, divination, and respect and worship of dead ancestors, including through sacrifice. Different gods represented natural and mythological symbols, such as the moon, sun, wind, rain, dragon, and phoenix.

What environmental features of the region in which the Shang Dynasty ruled were advantageous?

What environmental features of the region in which the shang dynasty ruled were advantages?

Extensive irrigation scheme. The Shang dynasty had an extended irrigation scheme drawing water from the yellow river which boosted agriculture in the region.
Bronze resource.
Natural barriers.
City walls.

Who did the Shang worship?

The people of the Shang Dynasty were polytheistic meaning they worshipped numerous gods. The supreme god worshipped during the Shang Dynasty was Shang Di. This main god is also referred to as Shangdi, Shang-ti, Di, or Ti. It was believed he had control over nature and control over the destiny of people.

What was the land like in the Shang Dynasty?

To the west there were a few plateaus and basins but nothing major like a mountain range to protect from invasions. The north and south of the territory owned by the Shang Dynasty was relatively flat and mainly consisted of plains. The east was the only direction in which the Shang people were truly protected.

What was the most important aspect of Shang culture?

Artisans and craftsmen comprised the middle class of Shang society. Their largest contribution was their work with bronze, which the Chinese developed as early as 1500 BCE. Their work with bronze was a very important aspect of society.

What was written on oracle bones?

Oracle bones (Chinese: 甲骨; pinyin: jiǎgǔ) are pieces of ox scapula and turtle plastron, which were used for pyromancy – a form of divination – in ancient China, mainly during the late Shang dynasty….

Oracle bone
Chinese	甲骨
Literal meaning	Shells and bones
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