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GST 112 Study Session 5: NIGERIAN CULTURAL HERITAGE Objective Question
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In traditional Igbo funeral ceremonies, which categories of people were typically thrown into the 'evil forest' upon their death?
Options
A Chiefs and titled men.
B Lepers, those who died of smallpox, lunatics, or women who died at child birth.
Correct Answer
C Young children and unmarried adults.
D War heroes and brave hunters.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The text explicitly states: '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.' The evil forest was for those whose deaths were considered unnatural or abominable.

Hint

The 'evil forest' was reserved for specific, often stigmatized, deaths.

Question Info

Course: GST 112
Topic: Study Session 5: NIGERIAN CULTURAL HERITAGE
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 359 of 1270
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