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GST 112 Study Session 5: NIGERIAN CULTURAL HERITAGE Objective Question
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Among the Fulani, a critical test of a woman's chastity before marriage involved:
Options
A A public confession before the village elders.
B A white sheet spread on the bed on the first night of marriage.
Correct Answer
C An interview with the groom's mother about her past relationships.
D A test of physical endurance similar to the <i>sharo</i> for men.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The text 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

The question is about the 'final test' of chastity in Fulani marriage.

Question Info

Course: GST 112
Topic: Study Session 5: NIGERIAN CULTURAL HERITAGE
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 348 of 1270
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