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ANCIENT CHINA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Read the paragraph from the section “The importance of proper burial."In China, the ground under the earth was considered the property of the gods. Cemeteries were located outside of towns and cities in rural areas. There were earth spirits there known as Tudi Gong. One could not dig a grave without first honoring the spirits who owned the land.Which phrase from the paragraph helps the reader understand what “rural” means?
A
under the earth
B
property of the gods
C
outside of towns and cities
D
There were earth spirits there
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -After death, the deceased is ritually bathed. He or she is then dressed in seven layers of clothing. The soul of the deceased can then make the long journey to the other world in peace. In China, the deceased is buried above the ground in a kind of hill – preferably by the water – into which the coffin is inserted.

Detailed explanation-2: -After death, relatives and friends pour water over one hand of the deceased in a bathing ceremony. They then place the body in a casket and surround it with flowers, candles and sticks of incense. If possible, a photograph of the person is placed alongside and colored lights are hung around the casket.

Detailed explanation-3: -The dead were buried in simple vertical earthen pit tombs with a few pottery vessels as offerings. At Yangshao sites vessels made for food offerings were preferred over vessels for liquid offerings. Clay vessels, made by hand using the coil technique, were used to store these offerings.

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