Religion in China Religion first sprouted it’s roots in China’s grand history during the Shang Dynasty. The people worshipped weather gods and sky gods, but the most important god was named Shang-Ti ("History of Chinese Religion"). People who lived during the dynasty also believed that their ancestors became similar to gods. Each family worshiped their own ancestors. Daoism soon followed, which taught the people to keep peace through compromise and using natural forces ("History of Chinese Religion"). Another religion, Confucianism, states that people should do their duty and follow their leaders and gods faithfully. Next Buddhism arose in the third century and teaches its followers to act like that of Gautama Buddha. However, with
