What was the role of 'Di' (or Ti) in the Shang religious hierarchy?
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Correct answer: A supreme sky deity who controlled natural forces
Shang religion was centered on a supreme deity called Di, who was believed to control victory in battle, the harvest, and the weather. He was often reached through the mediation of the king's royal ancestors.
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