The statement that is true of ancestor worship common in early Asian cultures is:
Some rituals began at the community level.
Ancestor worship often involved community participation, as honoring ancestors was a way to strengthen social bonds and maintain cultural traditions within the community. The other statements are inaccurate in the context of ancestor worship practices:
- Rituals were often related to social status, power, and kinship, reflecting the hierarchical nature of many early Asian societies.
- Participation in ancestor worship could involve both males and females, and the dynamics could vary by culture and period.
- Ancestor worship was widely practiced across various cultures in Asia, contrary to the claim that it was not widely used.