According to ancient _______ traditional beliefs, deceased family members lived on in the spirit world after their death. The Chinese believed that their deceased family members could ______ and _____them or could cause ______ for them. The Chinese ______ and ________ their ancestors so that their ancestors would protect and guide them. They also believed that if they failed to _________ their ancestors this could result in problems for them.

According to ancient Chinese traditional beliefs, deceased family members lived on in the spirit world after their death. The Chinese believed that their deceased family members could bless and help them or could cause misfortune for them. The Chinese worshipped and honored their ancestors so that their ancestors would protect and guide them. They also believed that if they failed to honor their ancestors this could result in problems for them.