Ancestor Worship

Then, answer the following questions. You should write your answers in a Google Doc:

1) What was Ancestor Worship?

2) Do we think that the Shang believed in life after death? What evidence do we have to support this idea?

3) Why did the Shang believe it was important to honor their ancestors?

4) How did the Shang honor their ancestors?

5) According to Shang beliefs, why did kings have the power to rule?

6) What did kings use to ask their ancestors for advice? What were three things the Shang king would seek advice on?

7) Which trait of Culture best relates to Ancestor Worship?