Sociology: Understanding Culture and its Impact on Society

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What defines behavior and makes it predictable?

National character

Socio-economic and religious life

Culture (correct)

Ethos

What is the term for the system of norms and values that gives a characteristic feeling to culture?

Culture Complex

Ethos (correct)

National Identity

Cultural Traits

What is the purpose of studying culture in a society?

To study the religious beliefs

To understand the ways of life of a people (correct)

To analyze the political institutions

To understand the economic system

What are the smallest elements by which a culture can be described?

Cultural Traits Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a group of cultural traits that are related to a central interest or theme?

Culture Complex Signup and view all the answers

What is the bedrock of every society's socio-economic and religious life?

Culture Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of culture in defining situations?

Defining joyful or mournful situations Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT a basic concept in culture?

Socialization Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of culture in shaping individual's behaviours?

It moulds individual's behaviours and national character Signup and view all the answers

What does culture change refer to?

The adoption of new cultural practices Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the resistance to new cultural practices?

Culture lag Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the feeling of disorientation when experiencing a new culture?

Culture shock Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of priests in traditional Nigerian religions?

To intervene on behalf of others and teach them Signup and view all the answers

What do many Muslims and Christians in Nigeria do with their beliefs?

They intertwine them with indigenous ones Signup and view all the answers

What is an important aspect of everyday life for most Nigerians?

Religion and faith Signup and view all the answers

When did the Islamic religion arrive in the Borno Empire?

1385 AD Signup and view all the answers

What are the two major Christian celebrations recognized as national holidays in Nigeria?

Christmas and Easter Signup and view all the answers

What is the Islamic month of fasting observed by Muslims in Nigeria?

Ramadan Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the conflicts among different ethnic groups due to slave trading in 1851?

The British forces annexed Nigeria. Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical composition of a nuclear family in a Nigerian home?

Father, mother, and children Signup and view all the answers

In what year did Nigeria gain independence from British colonization?

1960 Signup and view all the answers

What was formed by Lt. Col. Emeka Odumegwu Ojukwu on May 29, 1967?

The Republic of Biafra Signup and view all the answers

When did Nigeria become a republic for the first time?

1963 Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the three-year civil war that ended in 1970?

The civil war led to the end of the Biafran crisis. Signup and view all the answers

What are individual citizens faced with daily?

Issues of national policy and morality Signup and view all the answers

What is the main issue with the treatment of the oppressed people of the Niger-Delta?

Unjust treatment by the Federal Government Signup and view all the answers

What is a decision individual citizens may have to make during an election?

Who to support or vote for Signup and view all the answers

What are the essential elements of morality that individual citizens need to understand?

Individual and social morality Signup and view all the answers

What is the issue with government's policy on certain expenditures?

They are not for the general benefit of the masses Signup and view all the answers

What is the context in which ethics and discipline are studied?

National life Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

History and Evolution of Nigeria

The history of Nigeria dates back to around 1100 B.C. with settlers trading across the Middle East of Africa.
Ancient African kingdoms in the area now called Nigeria include the Nri, Benin Empire, and Oyo Empire.
Islam was introduced to Borno Empire in 1068 A.D. and to Hausa state around 1385 A.D.
Christianity was introduced to Nigeria in the 15th century, and Lagos was invaded in 1851 due to conflicts among ethnic groups.
Britain annexed Lagos in 1865, and Nigeria became a British protectorate in 1901.
Nigeria gained independence in 1960 and became a republic in 1963.
A coup d’état occurred in 1966, leading to a civil war that ended in 1970.

Nigerian Society and Culture

Family is extremely important in Nigerian culture, with the nuclear family consisting of a father, his wife (or wives), and their children.
The extended family includes all relatives.
Religion plays a significant role in Nigerian life, with Islam and Christianity being the main religions.
Muslims observe Ramadan and the two Eids, while Christians observe Christmas and Easter.
Working hours in the north often vary from those in the south to accommodate Muslim holy days.

Ethics and Discipline

Ethics and discipline are important aspects of national life in Nigeria.
Citizens face daily decisions related to ethics and discipline, such as whether to support government policies.
Culture defines behavior and makes it predictable, molding individual and national character.
Culture is the bedrock of every society's socio-economic and religious life.

Culture Concepts

Cultural traits are the smallest elements that describe a culture.
A number of traits together form a culture complex, which makes up a culture pattern.
Culture defines the ways of life of a people and is essential for understanding a society.
Basic concepts in culture include culture shock, culture diffusion, culture lag, and subculture.

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Test your knowledge on how culture influences individual behavior, national character, and societal norms. Explore the concept of ethos and its role in shaping a community's way of life. This quiz delves into the significance of culture in understanding a society's status, roles, institutions, and organizations.