Question 20
BECE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1
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2017
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IGBO_L1
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objective
During the Igbo New Yam Festival (Ịwa Ji), three items are considered essential. List these three items and briefly explain why each is important to the celebration.
Answer Options
Correct Answer
A.
The new yam (ịwa ji) - symbol of the harvest and gratitude; the ekwe (drum) - announces the festival and unites the community; the oji (kolanut) - offered to ancestors and deities as thanksgiving.
B.
The igbo (masquerade) - entertains the crowd; the igba (drum) - provides rhythm for dances; the oji (kolanut) - used only for greeting elders.
C.
The kola nut (ogi) - offered for greetings; the igba (gourd) - holds drinking water; the ekwe (flute) - plays melodic tunes during the ceremony.
D.
The palm wine (mmanya) - refreshes participants and symbolizes hospitality; the igba (bell) - marks the beginning of rites; the ukwe (cloth) - decorates the venue.
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
The new yam (ịwa ji) - symbol of the harvest and gratitude; the ekwe (drum) - announces the festival and unites the community; the oji (kolanut) - offered to ancestors and deities as thanksgiving.
About This Question
This is
Bece Model Questions Vol1
2017
Igbo L1
Question 20.
It is one of the
objective
questions from the
2017
Bece Model Questions Vol1
Igbo L1
examination.
Difficulty level:
Medium
.