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What were the religious beliefs of the early Chinese?

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The religious beliefs of the early Chinese were:

Early Chinese people worshipped the high god Di (Shangdi), believed to control rain, wind, and thunder.
They also worshipped ancestors and natural forces like the Yellow River and the Sun.
The king or emperor was seen as Di’s descendant and served as the high priest.
Oracle bones, inscribed with texts, were used for divination.
Royal tombs show valuable objects buried with royals, likely for use in the afterlife.

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