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GST 112 Study Session 5: NIGERIAN CULTURAL HERITAGE Objective Question
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Among the Utit Urian, how are members of secret societies like Ekong and Ekpo traditionally buried?
Options
A They are buried in a standing position, facing east.
B They are dressed, seated on a chair in their sitting rooms with a staff and metal drum instruments, and Ekpo members are buried with their slaves.
Correct Answer
C They are cremated, and their ashes are scattered in a sacred river.
D They are buried in unmarked graves in the evil forest.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The text describes: 'They are dressed and seated on the chair in their sitting rooms. A staff is placed on their right hand and metal drum instruments on their left hand. A member of Ekpo is usually buried with his slaves, and after interment a mask is hung on the side of the grave.'

Hint

Recall the unique posture and items associated with the burial of secret society members.

Question Info

Course: GST 112
Topic: Study Session 5: NIGERIAN CULTURAL HERITAGE
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 328 of 1270
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