Question

Why did the West Africans of the southern savanna and tropical regions treat their ancestors with such great respect?

A. They considered their ancestors equal to gods.
B. They believed that the dead could intercede in their lives.
C. They felt a debt of gratitude for their ancestors' defense against Islam.
D. They understood the importance of the hard work of previous generations

Answer 1

B. They believed that the dead could intercede in their lives

Step-by-step explanation:

The West Africans of the southern savanna and tropical regions treat their ancestors with great respect because they had the belief that the dead are capable of interceding in their lives.

West African people treat their ancestors with great respect because they have the belief that the dead stays in a close spiritual realm and interceded in their lives.