Why do many African cultures emphasize the importance of maintaining relationships with ancestral spirits?
A. They provide an-ongoing spiritual connection to the past.
B. They could cause harm if they are displeased.
C. They guard and control entry into the spirit world.
D. One's status in life is based on their ancestral heritage.
Answer: B
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