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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.

Chinese, communicate, influence, harm, venerated, offered sacrifices, honor.