Nigeria's Languages and Culture Overview
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What role does language play in the transmission of culture?

  • It acts as a vehicle for transmitting a people's culture. (correct)
  • It serves primarily as a written record of history.
  • It functions mainly to differentiate between human and animal communication.
  • It is the best medium for expressing emotions exclusively.

Which of the following statements best defines language according to Wardhaugh?

  • A collection of written symbols used for documentation.
  • An exclusive mechanism for artistic expression beyond basic communication.
  • A set of arbitrary symbols that groups use to cooperate. (correct)
  • A system of arbitrary signs used by individuals for personal expression.

Which of the following is NOT a prominent language spoken in Nigeria?

  • Igbo
  • Hausa
  • Yoruba
  • Mandarin (correct)

Which view about language is presented by Winick?

<p>It consists of arbitrary vocal symbols that express thoughts and feelings. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is English regarded in Nigeria?

<p>The lingua franca due to historical colonial influences. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does ethnicity in Nigeria primarily stem from?

<p>Diversity of backgrounds and traditions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best defines culture as per Okere's definition?

<p>The total way of life in a society learned through contact (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the cultural factors that define ethnicity according to Enweonwu, Eze, and Onyejegbu?

<p>Language, dress, food, greetings, and religion (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Before 1914, what characterized Nigerian society?

<p>A pluralistic society of tribes and kingdoms (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Mezieobi, what does ethnicity represent?

<p>A group bound by shared cultural traditions and heritage (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Wardhaugh's Definition of Language

A system of arbitrary symbols used by groups to cooperate.

Winick's Definition of Language

A system of arbitrary vocal symbols to express thoughts and feelings, allowing for communication.

Lingua Franca

The language spoken by most people in a region, often used as a common language for communication.

Culture

A collection of customs, traditions, and beliefs that define a group of people.

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Transmission of Culture

The process of passing down cultural knowledge, values, and practices from one generation to the next.

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Ethnicity in Nigeria

A group of people sharing common ancestry, language, customs, and traditions.

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Pre-colonial Nigeria

The British brought together various kingdoms and tribes under one colonial authority.

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Colonial administration in Nigeria

Administrative areas in colonial Nigeria were often based on major tribal divisions.

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Culture's influence

Culture is a complex system that shapes a people's beliefs, values, and daily practices.

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Study Notes

English Language

  • English is the lingua franca of the Nigerian people, a result of British colonial rule
  • Nevertheless, it is not spoken as a first language in the entire country

Languages Spoken

  • Over 500 languages are spoken in Nigeria
  • The major languages include Igbo, Hausa, Yoruba, Kanuri, Ijaw, and Tiv
  • Over 200 million people have native speakers of Nigerian languages

Ethnicity

  • Prior to the amalgamation of the northern and southern protectorates in 1914, Nigeria was a pluralistic society with many autonomous political entities
  • It was a collection of kingdoms and tribes with quite sophisticated cultures, political systems, and religious values
  • The British eventually brought them under one colonial authority

Culture

  • Culture is replete with many definitions
  • It is the people's way of life, implied in their ideologies
  • It includes patterns of dressing, style of greetings, types of food, and how they speak
  • Okere (2001) defines culture as the overall way of life for people in society

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Explore the rich tapestry of Nigeria's languages, ethnicity, and culture in this quiz. Discover how English and over 500 indigenous languages contribute to the country's identity, along with the historical context of its diverse ethnic groups. Test your knowledge on the interplay of culture and language within Nigeria.

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