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GST 112 Study Session 5: NIGERIAN CULTURAL HERITAGE Objective Question
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In traditional Igbo society, what was the fate of individuals who died of smallpox, were lunatics, or died in accidents or childbirth?
Options
A They were given elaborate second burials after three months.
B They were thrown into the evil forest or hurriedly buried.
Correct Answer
C Their bodies were preserved and displayed to warn others.
D They were buried in their father's compound with special rites.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The text explicitly mentions: 'You will note that lepers and those who died of small pox were thrown into the evil forest. Those who died of accidents, lunatics or women who died at child birth were hurriedly buried.'

Hint

These types of deaths were considered inauspicious or abnormal.

Question Info

Course: GST 112
Topic: Study Session 5: NIGERIAN CULTURAL HERITAGE
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 343 of 1270
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