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GST 112 Study Session 5: NIGERIAN CULTURAL HERITAGE Objective Question
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Among the Ibibio, why is a child's body mutilated if the child dies?
Options
A To feed the ancestors
B To prevent his re-incarnation
Correct Answer
C To scare away witches
D To speed up the burial
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The Ibibio believe that no child or young person dies without enemy or spirit involvement, and mutilation prevents the child's re-incarnation.

Hint

They don't want the child to come back.

Question Info

Course: GST 112
Topic: Study Session 5: NIGERIAN CULTURAL HERITAGE
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
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