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GST 112 Study Session 5: NIGERIAN CULTURAL HERITAGE Objective Question
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Among the Yoruba, names like 'Ogunsanya' or 'Oyafunke' are given to children to reflect:
Options
A The circumstances of their birth, such as during a festival.
B The financial status of the parents at the time of birth.
C The parents' desire for re-incarnation of a departed family member.
D Adherence to specific gods or deities, such as Ogun or Oya.
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The text explains: 'A child could also be named after the gods or deities, such as Ogunsanya, Ogunyinka, Ogunsiji, Ogunmola, Sangosanya, Sangodele, Oyafunke, Oyawale... Names such as these are given by adherents of the different gods.'

Hint

These names contain elements referring to Yoruba deities.

Question Info

Course: GST 112
Topic: Study Session 5: NIGERIAN CULTURAL HERITAGE
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 357 of 1270
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