Why did Native American tribes want to bury the remains of Kennewick Man rather than allow them to be studied by scientists?

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Because they believe he is an ancestor, they want to give him a proper burial.
Because they believe he is an ancestor, they want to give him a proper burial.

Because they believe he is an ancestor, they want to use the remains in religious ceremonies.
Because they believe he is an ancestor, they want to use the remains in religious ceremonies.

They believe that scientists will profit from displaying the remains.
They believe that scientists will profit from displaying the remains.

They want to build a museum around the burial site to raise funds.

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The correct response is:

Because they believe he is an ancestor, they want to give him a proper burial.

Native American tribes viewed Kennewick Man as an ancestral figure and felt a strong cultural and spiritual obligation to provide him with a respectful burial, in accordance with their traditions and beliefs.