30 Questions
What is the primary purpose of naming ceremonies in African cultures?
To communicate and tell stories about people and events at the time of birth
What is unique about the names mentioned in the text?
They reflect the circumstances of birth and family heritage
What is a common feature of naming ceremonies across different African religions?
They involve a ceremony
What is implied about life in the phrase 'Who will remain that is everything must die'?
Death is inevitable
What is the significance of the names 'Ojochide' and 'Onuche Alewo'?
They are names that reflect cultural heritage
What is the common thread among African religions in terms of naming ceremonies?
They all communicate meaning and significance
What was the primary objective of the traditional news disseminator in the village system?
To efficiently and conscientiously discharge duties
Why do traditional media have more force and credibility in Nigeria's indigenous institutions?
Because they are not competitive or profit-oriented
What was the purpose of the 'Oro' cult in Yoruba villages?
To keep away intruders from their villages
What was the role of masquerades in some societies like Igboland?
To gossip and expose scandals
What is the name of the Igbo masquerade used to ward off thieves from their villages and towns?
Isato
What is the symbol of the 'Oro' ancestral cult organisation?
The bull roarer
What is a common theme found in folk stories told to children?
Encouraging love for others
What is a primary purpose of folk stories in traditional African societies?
To disseminate information and encourage social values
Why do communication scholars and social development specialists pay little attention to deliberate instruction in enculturation?
Because of the dominance of mass media
What is a common feature of folk stories in many African societies?
They are told orally in the evenings
What is a primary focus of traditional marriage institution in folk stories?
The evils of jealousy and rival wives
What are the two types of folk stories commonly found in Africa?
Short riddles and long stories
What did Tortoise say to prove that size is not the end of everything?
He would show him in seven days
Why did Crocodile think Tortoise was alone holding the rope?
Because he didn't see Tortoise's friends
What was the result of the rope pulling activity?
Crocodile was pulled out of the water onto the land
What did Tortoise say to Antelope about running?
Slow and steady wins the race
What did Antelope boast about to Tortoise?
He could run faster than Tortoise
What was the agreement between Tortoise and Antelope?
They would have a running race
What was the town crier or gongman used for in times of unrest?
To proclaim curfew when riots were expected and to apprehend criminals
How many ethnic groups are there in Nigeria?
More than 250
What is the main focus of the unit discussed in the text?
Institutional structures in African culture
What is a characteristic of the institutional structures in African culture?
They vary depending on the culture of a people
What do age-grade groups and market men/women associations represent in some cultures?
Social institutional structures
What is the purpose of the self-assessment exercise?
To list and discuss the institutional structures in one's community
Test your knowledge of Yoruba names and their meanings. This quiz covers a variety of names and their translations, from 'Onalo' to 'Kasimawoo'. How well do you know the meanings behind these Yoruba names?
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