CIVILIZATION
INDUS VALLEY
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Polytheistic
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Monotheistic
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Folk religion during the Shang dynasty was polytheistic, meaning the people worshipped many gods. This bronze sculpture of a human head with gold leaf is typical of the bronze artwork created during the Shang dynasty. Ancestor worship was also very important to the Shang.
Detailed explanation-2: -Chinese folk religion is a polytheistic belief system that deifies almost every aspect of life and nature. It also includes concepts and practices from the official religions, namely Confucianism, Daoism, and Buddhism.
Detailed explanation-3: -Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism were the three main philosophies and religions of ancient China, which have individually and collectively influenced ancient and modern Chinese society.
Detailed explanation-4: -For many thousands of years, the ancient Chinese believed in many gods and goddesses. They believed in magical dragons and ghosts. They believed their ancestors watched over them, and would protect them, provided they prayed in the right way.