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Who was the highest deity in the Shang religion?

A.
Di
B.
Laozi
C.
Shihuangdi
D.
Confucius

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Who was the highest deity in the Shang religion?

A. Di
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User Avi Avraham
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Answer:

Shangdi or A: Di

Step-by-step explanation:

Shangdi was considered to be the supreme deity during the Shang dynasty (1600–1046 century BCE), but during the Zhou dynasty (1046–256 BCE) he was gradually supplanted by heaven (tian).

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