Wat role do igbo folktales play in their culture?

They help pass down knowledge, culture and history.

Which one is a important ceremony?

Multiple are correct (wedding ceremony and coming of age)

How do different families and neighbors typically support each other in a community?They

Assist each other in farming, weddings, and funerals, to straighten ties.

How does extended family typically contribute to a childs upbringing?

A child may live with an uncle or grandparent for education purposes.

What is the week of Peace?

A week where there is no physical abuse and no marital relations.

How are family members typically treated in Igbo culture?

Their advice and decision are highly valued in family affairs.

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Customs and Traditions - Igbo Tribe

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1
What is the name for the Igbo festival that celebrates yams?
New Yam Festival
New Year Yam Festival
The Yam Festival
The Cool Yam festival
2
The coming of age Ceremony is important
False
True
3
Which animal is one of the most common in Igbo folktales, particularly about cleverness and greed?
Lion
Elephant
Tortoise
Hare
4
Who can wear the masks in Mmanwu (Masquerade Festival)?
Anyone can!
ONLY Men
ONLY women
Men and Women
5
Wat role do igbo folktales play in their culture?
Childrens bedtime stories
They entertain with no deep meaning.
Only religious purposes.
They help pass down knowledge, culture and history.
6
Which one is a important ceremony?
The coming of age ceremony
Wedding Ceremony
15th birthday
Multiple are correct (wedding ceremony and coming of age)
7
How do different families and neighbors typically support each other in a community?They
Neighbors rarely help each other out even in times of need.
They only support each other during holidays.
Families are only responsible for supporting their immediate relatives.
Assist each other in farming, weddings, and funerals, to straighten ties.
8
When does the naming ceremony occur?
At the gender reveal
Before birth
At 2 years old
The 8th day after birth
9
How does extended family typically contribute to a childs upbringing?
Extended family members rarely provide financial support or parenting.
The child is expected to live independently without family support.
A child may live with an uncle or grandparent for education purposes.
Extended family members are not involved in buisness or family expenses.
10
What typically tells folktales?
Priests during ceremonies
Elders like grandparents
Children during festivals
Teachers in school
11
What is the week of Peace?
Ony done to get healthy crops
Week where you can see the king of the tribe
Week where everyone meditates and is kind to each other
A week where there is no physical abuse and no marital relations.
12
How are family members typically treated in Igbo culture?
They are expected to greet younger indivituals first.
Younger indivituals do not need to kneel or bow when greeting them.
Their advice and decision are highly valued in family affairs.
They are not served meals before others.

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