Which of the Following Statements Accurately Characterizes the Religious Beliefs

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements accurately characterizes the religious beliefs of the Shang dynasty?

• A) Shang society was largely monotheistic.
• B) Confucian ideology dominated the religious beliefs of the Shang.
• C) The philosophy of Daoism was adopted by most of the people in Shang society.
• D) The practice of ancestor worship was common in Shang society.

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