Question

Why would this African ceremonial mask be worn? A. to cover the face of a criminal B. to learn from the teachings of a griot C. to communicate with ancestors D. to frighten an enemy

Answer 1

it is used to try and communicate with the ancestors

(context) they believed that the masks closely resembled their ancestors and would try to communicate with them

(more context)many African tribes believed their ancestors where very wise and that they could learn from them