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GST 112 Study Session 5: NIGERIAN CULTURAL HERITAGE Objective Question
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In Ikot Oku Nsit (Ibibio), how could a man signify his choice of a baby girl as a future marriage partner from a pregnant woman?
Options
A By tying a piece of raffia to the pregnant woman's wrist.
B By drawing a circle with white chalk on the pregnant woman's belly.
Correct Answer
C By presenting gifts to the pregnant woman's family.
D By performing a special dance for the pregnant woman.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The document explains: 'if a man wishes to marry from a particular family and could not find a grown up girl, he could approach a pregnant woman from that family and draw a circle with a white chalk on her belly.'

Hint

Look for the unique symbolic action performed on the pregnant woman to claim the unborn child as a future spouse.

Question Info

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