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If a farmer in ancient China wanted rain, why might he pray to an ancestor?

A It was believed that ancestors could talk to the gods.
B It was believed that ancestors had total control of the weather.
C It was believed that ancestors would cause destruction if not honored.
D It was believed that ancestors brought good luck to farms.

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it was believed that ancestors could talk to the gods
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Answer:

A. It was believed that ancestors could talk to the gods.

Step-by-step explanation:

Ancestor veneration in China is a ritual practice that is based on the belief that deceased family members have a continued existence in "this world" as well as spirit and gods.

The ancestors are still humans but they have become godly beings, they keep individual identities. Ancestors are considered to be a means of connection to the supreme power of Tian ( the heaven).

I hope this answer helps you.

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