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GST 112 Study Session 5: NIGERIAN CULTURAL HERITAGE Objective Question

Question

In traditional Igbo funeral practices, who was specifically responsible for bringing down and burying the corpse of someone who died by hanging?
Options
A The victim's immediate family members.
B Members from a particular village called 'Umuamadi', who worshipped the god of thunder 'Amadioha'.
Correct Answer
C The village elders and chiefs.
D Specialized communal undertakers.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The text specifies: 'Those who died by hanging would not be brought down and buried, until members from a particular village “Umuamadi”, who worshipped the god of thunder “Amadioha” came and brought the corpse down and buried it.'

Hint

Look for a specific group or village mentioned in relation to deaths by hanging.

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