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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?

It consists of arbitrary vocal symbols that express thoughts and feelings. Signup and view all the answers

How is English regarded in Nigeria?

The lingua franca due to historical colonial influences. Signup and view all the answers

What does ethnicity in Nigeria primarily stem from?

Diversity of backgrounds and traditions Signup and view all the answers

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

The total way of life in a society learned through contact Signup and view all the answers

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

Language, dress, food, greetings, and religion Signup and view all the answers

Before 1914, what characterized Nigerian society?

A pluralistic society of tribes and kingdoms Signup and view all the answers

According to Mezieobi, what does ethnicity represent?

A group bound by shared cultural traditions and heritage Signup and view all the answers

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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.