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What is the main focus of the text?
What is the main focus of the text?
- The history of Nigeria
- The impact of modernization on traditional societies (correct)
- The importance of material culture in traditional societies
- The role of extended families in Nigerian government
What is non-material culture?
What is non-material culture?
- Culture that is related to religion
- Culture that is not tangible or visible (correct)
- Culture that is passed down through generations
- Culture that is made of physical objects
How is social change interpreted in traditional societies?
How is social change interpreted in traditional societies?
- Objectively
- Through scientific analysis
- Through democratic processes
- With value judgments (correct)
What is the hierarchy of authority in traditional societies?
What is the hierarchy of authority in traditional societies?
What is the role of the compound head in traditional societies?
What is the role of the compound head in traditional societies?
What are the various categories of chiefs in the Yoruba tradition political system?
What are the various categories of chiefs in the Yoruba tradition political system?
What powers does the Ogboni cult have in some Nigerian cultures?
What powers does the Ogboni cult have in some Nigerian cultures?
How are culture and social heritage shared in traditional societies?
How are culture and social heritage shared in traditional societies?
What are some negative impacts of child and forced marriage in Nigerian cultures?
What are some negative impacts of child and forced marriage in Nigerian cultures?
What is the definition of social practices?
What is the definition of social practices?
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Study Notes
- The text covers various aspects of traditional societies and cultures, specifically in Nigeria.
- It discusses non-material culture and how it changes slowly due to tradition and roots.
- Social change is interpreted with value judgments.
- Traditional societies have a hierarchy of authority, with extended families and compounds being important units of government.
- The compound head settles disputes, allocates resources, and communicates decisions.
- The Yoruba tradition political system has various categories of chiefs, including legal, civil, judicial, military, and local.
- The Ogboni cult among the Egba and ljebu has legislative and judicial powers.
- Culture and social heritage are socially shared, and values influence behavior and choices.
- Child marriage and forced marriage are prevalent in some Nigerian cultures and have negative impacts.
- Social practices are customary ways of behavior that exert powerful influence on people.
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