Early Chinese religion consisted of worshiping a supreme god called "Shang Ti," or "Lord on High." Shang Ti ruled over the lesser gods of the sun, moon, wind, rain and other aspects of nature. The ancient Chinese people worshiped these gods with human sacrifices. When a king died, for example, hundreds of slaves and prisoners would be sacrificed in his honor. There were also sacrifices on a smaller scale when a temple or palace was constructed. | Early Chinese religion consisted of worshiping a supreme god called "Shang Ti," or "Lord on High." Shang Ti ruled over the lesser gods of the sun, moon, wind, rain and other aspects of nature. The ancient Chinese people worshiped these gods with human sacrifices. When a king died, for example, hundreds of slaves and prisoners would be sacrificed in his honor. There were also sacrifices on a smaller scale when a temple or palace was constructed. |