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GST 112 GST 112 Test Compilations 17 Objective Question

Question

Amongst the Ibibio, the death of a child was ascribed to ________.
Options
A Bad fortune
B Good fortune
C Witchcraft
Correct Answer
D Sickness
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

In some traditional Ibibio beliefs, unexplained or untimely deaths, especially of children, were often attributed to malevolent spiritual forces, such as witchcraft, rather than natural causes or simple misfortune.

Hint

Think about traditional African beliefs regarding inexplicable misfortunes or deaths, particularly involving children.

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