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GST 112 Study Session 5: NIGERIAN CULTURAL HERITAGE Objective Question
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During the Edo marriage ceremony, what unique ritual involving a goat's blood is performed for the couple's blessing?
Options
A The couple drinks the goat's blood mixed with palm wine.
B The couple dips their big toes into the goat's blood while prayers are said.
Correct Answer
C The goat's blood is sprinkled over the couple's heads by the eldest man.
D The couple bathes in water mixed with the goat's blood.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The text describes: 'The family of the boy would slaughter a goat and the blood collected. The couple would stand and hold hands at the entrance of the house with each foot on the door step. They would dip their big toes into the blood of the goat as prayers are said for their marital journey.'

Hint

The ritual involves a physical action with the blood at the entrance of the house.

Question Info

Course: GST 112
Topic: Study Session 5: NIGERIAN CULTURAL HERITAGE
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 334 of 1270
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