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GST 112 Study Session 5: NIGERIAN CULTURAL HERITAGE Objective Question
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How is chastity before marriage traditionally tested among the Fulani, as mentioned in the text?
Options
A The bride must pass a public interrogation by the village elders.
B A white sheet is spread on the bed on the first night, and its staining with blood signifies purity.
Correct Answer
C The bride undergoes a spiritual cleansing ritual to prove her innocence.
D The groom’s family observes the bride’s behavior during courtship for any suspicious signs.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The text explicitly states: 'On the first night of the marriage, a white sheet would be spread on the bed. If it is stained with blood, the bride and her family would be highly respected, for that implies that the lady was not defiled before marriage.'

Hint

This test involves a physical sign on the wedding night.

Question Info

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