SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

WORLD HISTORY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Ancient Chinese priests used ____ to predict the future by interpreting messages from the spirits of ancestors.
A
oracle bones
B
magic eight ball
C
Ouija board
D
cards
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Shang people used oracle bones to communicate with ancestors and deities, who were believed to have the power to bestow fortune, disasters and guidance on the living world.

Detailed explanation-2: -Oracle bones were pieces of bone or turtle shell used by the ancient Chinese, especially Chinese kings, in attempts to predict the future.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Chinese had a polytheistic religion. Priests would talk to these gods through the use of oracle bones. The priests would write questions for the gods on the oracle bones and then place them over fire.

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