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GST 112 Study Session 5: NIGERIAN CULTURAL HERITAGE Objective Question
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Question

Among the Ibibio, specifically in Ikot Oku Nsit, how could a man symbolically choose a baby girl from a pregnant woman to be his future marriage partner?
Options
A By gifting the pregnant woman a special wrapper.
B By drawing a circle with white chalk on her belly and tying a piece of raffia to the baby's hand if it's a girl.
Correct Answer
C By presenting a dowry to the pregnant woman's family in advance.
D By performing a naming ceremony for the unborn child.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The text 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. Should a baby girl be born, a piece of raffia would be tied to the baby's hand signifying the choice of the girl as a marriage partner.'

Hint

Look for a specific symbolic action involving chalk and raffia.

Question Info

Course: GST 112
Topic: Study Session 5: NIGERIAN CULTURAL HERITAGE
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 321 of 1270
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