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Describe the religious beliefs of people in ancient Chinese civilization.
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Solution
The Chinese worshiped the forces of nature. A widely prevalent practice was ancestor worship. Astrologers and oracles were greatly respected. The oracles or holy priests were supposed to be in touch with the gods. The emperor of China was regarded as the son of Shangdi, the god of heaven. Later, the Chinese became followers of Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism.
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