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What is the primary purpose of naming ceremonies in African cultures?
What is the primary purpose of naming ceremonies in African cultures?
- To appease ancestors and deities
- To showcase wealth and social status
- To solidify family ties and alliances
- To communicate and tell stories about people and events at the time of birth (correct)
What is unique about the names mentioned in the text?
What is unique about the names mentioned in the text?
- They are inspired by biblical names
- They are a combination of Yoruba and English names
- They reflect the circumstances of birth and family heritage (correct)
- They are derived from European languages
What is a common feature of naming ceremonies across different African religions?
What is a common feature of naming ceremonies across different African religions?
- They involve animal sacrifices
- They involve a ceremony (correct)
- They involve a ceremonial feast
- They involve praying to ancestors
What is implied about life in the phrase 'Who will remain that is everything must die'?
What is implied about life in the phrase 'Who will remain that is everything must die'?
What is the significance of the names 'Ojochide' and 'Onuche Alewo'?
What is the significance of the names 'Ojochide' and 'Onuche Alewo'?
What is the common thread among African religions in terms of naming ceremonies?
What is the common thread among African religions in terms of naming ceremonies?
What was the primary objective of the traditional news disseminator in the village system?
What was the primary objective of the traditional news disseminator in the village system?
Why do traditional media have more force and credibility in Nigeria's indigenous institutions?
Why do traditional media have more force and credibility in Nigeria's indigenous institutions?
What was the purpose of the 'Oro' cult in Yoruba villages?
What was the purpose of the 'Oro' cult in Yoruba villages?
What was the role of masquerades in some societies like Igboland?
What was the role of masquerades in some societies like Igboland?
What is the name of the Igbo masquerade used to ward off thieves from their villages and towns?
What is the name of the Igbo masquerade used to ward off thieves from their villages and towns?
What is the symbol of the 'Oro' ancestral cult organisation?
What is the symbol of the 'Oro' ancestral cult organisation?
What is a common theme found in folk stories told to children?
What is a common theme found in folk stories told to children?
What is a primary purpose of folk stories in traditional African societies?
What is a primary purpose of folk stories in traditional African societies?
Why do communication scholars and social development specialists pay little attention to deliberate instruction in enculturation?
Why do communication scholars and social development specialists pay little attention to deliberate instruction in enculturation?
What is a common feature of folk stories in many African societies?
What is a common feature of folk stories in many African societies?
What is a primary focus of traditional marriage institution in folk stories?
What is a primary focus of traditional marriage institution in folk stories?
What are the two types of folk stories commonly found in Africa?
What are the two types of folk stories commonly found in Africa?
What did Tortoise say to prove that size is not the end of everything?
What did Tortoise say to prove that size is not the end of everything?
Why did Crocodile think Tortoise was alone holding the rope?
Why did Crocodile think Tortoise was alone holding the rope?
What was the result of the rope pulling activity?
What was the result of the rope pulling activity?
What did Tortoise say to Antelope about running?
What did Tortoise say to Antelope about running?
What did Antelope boast about to Tortoise?
What did Antelope boast about to Tortoise?
What was the agreement between Tortoise and Antelope?
What was the agreement between Tortoise and Antelope?
What was the town crier or gongman used for in times of unrest?
What was the town crier or gongman used for in times of unrest?
How many ethnic groups are there in Nigeria?
How many ethnic groups are there in Nigeria?
What is the main focus of the unit discussed in the text?
What is the main focus of the unit discussed in the text?
What is a characteristic of the institutional structures in African culture?
What is a characteristic of the institutional structures in African culture?
What do age-grade groups and market men/women associations represent in some cultures?
What do age-grade groups and market men/women associations represent in some cultures?
What is the purpose of the self-assessment exercise?
What is the purpose of the self-assessment exercise?
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