Question

Why did the Chinese worship their ancestors?

• A. Because they respected and loved their ancestors
• B. Because they believed that after death, the dead are transformed into all powerful spirits
• C. Because they believed that the ancestors would grant them their wishes
• D. Because they did not have other deities

Answer 1

The correct option is B Because they believed that after death, the dead are transformed into all powerful spirits

The ancient Chinese worshipped their ancestors because they believed that after death, the dead are transformed into all-powerful spirits. So, in order to keep the spirits happy, the dead were buried in tombs along with furniture, pottery, bronze vessels and other objects.