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*Jews traditionally liked to trace their lineage back to Father Abraham (or the twelve sons of Jacob). Some lineages trace back to an ancestor who held the priesthood (kohanim) such a Levi (leviim).<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jewish_genealogy Jewish genealogy] in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'' (accessed 28 February 2017).</ref> | *Jews traditionally liked to trace their lineage back to Father Abraham (or the twelve sons of Jacob). Some lineages trace back to an ancestor who held the priesthood (kohanim) such a Levi (leviim).<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jewish_genealogy Jewish genealogy] in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'' (accessed 28 February 2017).</ref> | ||
*In pre-revolutionary China, Confusianism encouraged respect for ancestors, often to the point of veneration in some families.<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancestor_veneration_in_China Ancestor veneration in China] in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'' (accessed 28 February 2017).</ref> A variety of [[China Compiled Genealogies|compiled genealogies]] and lineage societies were traditional in China. | *In pre-revolutionary China, Confusianism encouraged respect for ancestors, often to the point of veneration in some families.<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancestor_veneration_in_China Ancestor veneration in China] in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'' (accessed 28 February 2017).</ref> A variety of [[China Compiled Genealogies|compiled genealogies]] and lineage societies were traditional in China. | ||
*Japanese royal family traces their genealogy back to 660 B.C. This lineage is considered reliable back to about 500 A.D.<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imperial_House_of_Japan Imperial House of Japan] in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'' (accessed 28 February 2017).</ref>[[File:Chinese lineage religion 2010s.png|thumb|right|460px|<center>Percent of allegiance to ancestor veneration by Chinese province in 2007.</center>]] | *The Japanese royal family traces their genealogy back to 660 B.C. This lineage is considered reliable back to about 500 A.D.<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imperial_House_of_Japan Imperial House of Japan] in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'' (accessed 28 February 2017).</ref>[[File:Chinese lineage religion 2010s.png|thumb|right|460px|<center>Percent of allegiance to ancestor veneration by Chinese province in 2007.</center>]] | ||
*In Myanmar there are [[Myanmar Ancestor Cult|ancestor cult records]] including biographical data, descendant and relationship charts from about 1500 to the present.<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veneration_of_the_dead#Burma_.28Myanmar.29 Veneration of the dead] in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'' (accessed 28 February 2017).</ref> | *In Myanmar there are [[Myanmar Ancestor Cult|ancestor cult records]] including biographical data, descendant and relationship charts from about 1500 to the present.<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veneration_of_the_dead#Burma_.28Myanmar.29 Veneration of the dead] in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'' (accessed 28 February 2017).</ref> | ||
*Inherited leadership rights of European kings and queens depended on genealogy. The "divine right of kings" was cited to imply the favor of God for a family's rule.<ref>[https://www.britannica.com/topic/divine-right-of-kings Divine right of kings: political doctrine] in ''Encyclopedia Britannica'' (accessed 28 February 2017).</ref> | *Inherited leadership rights of European kings and queens depended on genealogy. The "divine right of kings" was cited to imply the favor of God for a family's rule.<ref>[https://www.britannica.com/topic/divine-right-of-kings Divine right of kings: political doctrine] in ''Encyclopedia Britannica'' (accessed 28 February 2017).</ref> | ||