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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.

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 curse them or could cause misfortune for them. The Chinese honored and worshipped their ancestors so that their ancestors would protect and guide them. They also believed that if they failed to pay homage to their ancestors, this could result in problems for them.