The Lugbara build shrines and offer sacrifices to their ancestors based on the belief that __________

A. the ghosts of their ancestors continue to interact with living lineage elders
B. such actions will prevent soul loss
C. they will one day be reincarnated
D. their ancestors will intercede with the sky deity in order to bring rain


Answer: A

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