Why was it important to the ancient Chinese to honor and respect their ancestors?

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It was important to the ancient Chinese to honor and respect their ancestors because they believed in ancestor worship. They believed that their ancestors’ spirits continued to exist and influence the world of the living. They thought that by honoring and respecting their ancestors, they would receive blessings and protection from them. Additionally, ancestor worship was seen as a way of keeping family ties strong and maintaining social harmony.
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