Question

In 2-3 complete sentences, give two reasons why West African people worshipped their ancestors.

Use the "RAP" method to answer this short-answer question:
• Restate the question.
• Answer the question,
Prove your answer citing textual evidence from the course.

Answer 1

Answer: Did this on my test and got it right

Explanation: Traditional West African cultures believed the ancestors have the power to bestows luck or curse to the world of the living. For example, they believed the ancestors help them when they're being attached by the enemy or influenced the weather for good harvest.