Question 23
BECE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1
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2024
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EDO_L1
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objective
In Edo traditional festivals, the "Igbabon" dance is performed after a successful harvest. Discuss two symbolic meanings of this dance and how each reflects the community's relationship with the environment.
Answer Options
A.
First, the dance honors the village chief, indicating political hierarchy, and second, it marks the end of the rainy season, suggesting a calendar function unrelated to environmental stewardship.
B.
First, the dance commemorates a historic battle, reflecting martial pride, and second, it symbolizes wealth accumulation, emphasizing material success over ecological concerns.
Correct Answer
C.
First, the dance thanks ancestors and deities, showing respect for the spiritual forces believed to protect the land. Second, it celebrates renewal and the cyclical nature of farming, highlighting the community's dependence on and stewardship of the environment.
D.
First, the performance is meant to entertain tourists, showing cultural commodification, and second, it serves as a rite of passage for young men, focusing on social status rather than environmental ties.
Correct Answer
C
Correct Option:
First, the dance thanks ancestors and deities, showing respect for the spiritual forces believed to protect the land. Second, it celebrates renewal and the cyclical nature of farming, highlighting the community's dependence on and stewardship of the environment.
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Bece Model Questions Vol1
2024
Edo L1
Question 23.
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objective
questions from the
2024
Bece Model Questions Vol1
Edo L1
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Difficulty level:
Medium
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