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GST 112 Study Session 5: NIGERIAN CULTURAL HERITAGE Objective Question
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A unique aspect of marriage among the Akoko Edo, differing from some other groups like the Yoruba, is the possibility of:
Options
A Payment of bride price in livestock only.
B A special dance performed by the bride's age mates.
C Abduction of the girl if her parents do not agree to the union but the mother assists.
Correct Answer
D The groom performing a manhood test before the marriage.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The text explicitly mentions: 'If the parent of the girl do not agree, the girl could be abducted by the intending groom. If her father does not agree and the mother agrees, the mother would aid or assist in the abduction.'

Hint

Recall the section about Akoko Edo and how disagreements are handled.

Question Info

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