12 Questions
Which one of these is the most correct?
This one
Which of the following is NOT a common traditional dress worn by Yoruba men?
Babanriga
What do Ibo, Urhobo, Efik, and Ibibio women traditionally wear?
Blouse and two wrappers
Which of the following is NOT a reason why people wear dresses?
To attract attention
What is a common hairstyle among different ethnic groups in Nigeria?
Plaiting of hair
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a common traditional dress for the Hausa/Fulani people?
Iro and buba
What do people who work in offices generally wear, according to the text?
Suits, shirts, and trousers for men; skirts and blouses for women
Which of the following is NOT a common hairstyle for women in the Yoruba-speaking part of Nigeria?
Afro
How do women in the traditional Hausa/Fulani community style their hair?
By using thread and colorful buttons to make it appear longer
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a present-day hairstyle in the passage?
Cornrows
Which of the following is NOT listed as an example of adornment in the passage?
Makeup
What is the purpose of adornments, according to the passage?
To decorate oneself with something colorful and attractive
Study Notes
Traditional Hairstyles in Nigeria
- In Yoruba culture, common hairstyles for women include shuku, patewo, ipako elede, and kolese.
- In Hausa/Fulani culture, women use thread and colorful buttons to plait their hair and make it appear longer.
Modern Hairstyles in Nigeria
- Common hairstyles for women include loose braid, a million braid, basket weaving, Ghana weaving, waves, and perming.
- Common hairstyles for men include skin cut, low cut, punk, dreadlocks, flat top, and Afro.
Adornments
- Adornments are materials used to decorate and beautify oneself.
- Examples of adornments include beads, rings, tattoos, tribal marks, necklaces, earrings, bangles, bracelets, and decorative wristwatches.
Religions in Nigeria
- The three major types of religion practiced in Nigeria are Christianity, Islam, and African Traditional Religion.
- African Traditional Religion is the belief in various gods and goddesses that people worship in Africa and Nigeria before other religions.
Characteristics of African Traditional Religion
- It involves worshiping through intermediaries called 'Orisa'.
- There are over 300 gods and goddesses in Yoruba land alone.
- It involves physical objects or symbols representing the gods.
- It involves sacrifice.
- There is no written scripture.
Christianity
- It began among the Jews before spreading to Africa through European explorers and missionaries.
- The Bible is the holy book of Christianity.
- Jesus had twelve disciples who continued the spread of the gospel after his death and ascension to heaven.
Common Dresses in Nigeria
- Aso-oke is the traditional attire of the Yoruba people.
- The Ibos, Urhobo, Efik, and Ibibio wear blouse and two wrappers.
- The Hausa/Fulani wear babanriga, kaftan, and wondo (trousers).
- Generally, men who work in offices wear suits, shirts, and trousers, while women wear skirts and blouses.
Reasons for Wearing Dresses
- To express one's personality.
- To make money.
- To feel confident.
- To protect the body from the hazards of weather.
- To cover nakedness.
- For fashion.
- For religious reasons.
- To indicate position in society.
- To indicate gender.
Test your knowledge about the common traditional attires such as Aso-oke, Agbada, Buba, Sokoto, iro, buba, babanriga, kaftan, and modern office wear like suits, shirts, skirts, and blouses. Explore the different cultural attires and work uniforms worn by various ethnic groups.
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