WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Ancestors are believed to be a means of connection to the supreme power of Tian as they are considered embodiments or reproducers of the creative order of Heaven. It is a major aspect of Han Chinese religion, but the custom has also spread to ethnic minority groups.

Detailed explanation-2: -Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism were the three main philosophies and religions of ancient China, which have individually and collectively influenced ancient and modern Chinese society.

Detailed explanation-3: -The living descendants pay respect and homage to all ancestors, including same age or younger generations of ancestors. It is a day to remember and honour one’s ancestors at grave sites by sweeping the tombs and offering food, tea, wine, chopsticks to eat the food with and by praying.

Detailed explanation-4: -The ancient Chinese worshipped their ancestors because they believed that after death, the dead are transformed into all-powerful spirits. So, in order to keep the spirits happy, the dead were buried in tombs along with furniture, pottery, bronze vessels and other objects.