Question 47
BECE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1
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2025
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IGBO_L1
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objective
In Igbo traditional culture, the "Igba nkwu" (marriage ceremony) and the "Iri ji" (new yam festival) involve different participants. List the primary participants for each ceremony and give one cultural reason why the participants differ.
Answer Options
A.
Igba nkwu: bride and groom only. Iri ji: the entire village. Reason: Igba nkwu is a simple legal contract, while Iri ji is a large feast for all.
B.
Igba nkwu: bride, groom, their families, elders and invited community members. Iri ji: the entire village, especially farmers, elders and women who prepare the yam. Reason: Both ceremonies involve the same participants because they are both community events.
Correct Answer
C.
Igba nkwu: bride, groom, their families, elders and invited community members. Iri ji: the entire village, especially farmers, elders and women who prepare the yam. Reason: Igba nkwu is a family‑centred alliance, so participation is limited to the two families, while Iri ji is a communal harvest celebration involving all villagers.
D.
Igba nkwu: the entire village, especially farmers, elders and women who prepare the yam. Iri ji: bride, groom, their families, elders and invited community members. Reason: Igba nkwu celebrates the harvest, so everyone participates, while Iri ji is a private family ceremony.
Correct Answer
C
Correct Option:
Igba nkwu: bride, groom, their families, elders and invited community members. Iri ji: the entire village, especially farmers, elders and women who prepare the yam. Reason: Igba nkwu is a family‑centred alliance, so participation is limited to the two families, while Iri ji is a communal harvest celebration involving all villagers.
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Bece Model Questions Vol1
2025
Igbo L1
Question 47.
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2025
Bece Model Questions Vol1
Igbo L1
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