Question 48
BECE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1
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2023
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EDO_L1
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objective
During the Edo New Yam Festival, both the Oba and the Igbes play important roles. Compare the functions of the Oba and the Igbes in the ceremony, and explain how each contributes to preserving Edo cultural identity.
Answer Options
A.
The Oba observes the ceremony from the palace, offering only a greeting, while the Igbes prepare the yam and distribute it, so their contributions are mainly logistical rather than symbolic; this arrangement does not emphasize Edo cultural identity.
B.
The Oba drums and chants, taking over the Igbes' traditional duties, and the Igbes lead the prayers, reversing their roles; this reversal diminishes the usual expression of authority and oral tradition.
C.
Both the Oba and the Igbes serve merely as decorative figures, standing silently without prayers or music, providing little reinforcement of Edo cultural identity.
Correct Answer
D.
The Oba leads the ceremony, offering prayers and blessing the yam, symbolising authority and continuity; the Igbes drum and chant, embodying oral tradition and communal participation. Both roles together reinforce and preserve Edo cultural identity.
Correct Answer
D
Correct Option:
The Oba leads the ceremony, offering prayers and blessing the yam, symbolising authority and continuity; the Igbes drum and chant, embodying oral tradition and communal participation. Both roles together reinforce and preserve Edo cultural identity.
About This Question
This is
Bece Model Questions Vol1
2023
Edo L1
Question 48.
It is one of the
objective
questions from the
2023
Bece Model Questions Vol1
Edo L1
examination.
Difficulty level:
Medium
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