NCS quiz

What is marriage?

• Marriage is a legal contract only.
• Marriage is a legal union between a man and a woman to become husband and wife.

• Marriage is a form of business partnership.
• Marriage is a temporary arrangement.

How many stages are there in the Yoruba marriage?

• 4

• 6

• 3

• 5

What is tradition?

• Tradition is the passing down of customs and beliefs through generations.
• Tradition is a modern concept without historical significance.
• Tradition is the act of creating new customs every year.
• Tradition refers to the latest fashion trends.

What is the last stage in Yoruba marriage?

• Idana

• Isihun/Ijohen

• Itoro/moni n moe

• Ifojusode

Where does the introduction take place?

• The husband's house

• The bride's house

• At the hostel

• In school

Which item here is not an item of the bride price?

• Bag of salt

  (Apo iyo)

• Pencil

  (ikọwe)

• A she goat

  (ewure kan)

• Bitter kola

  (Forty orógbó)

Who conducts the washing of feet and breaking calabash ceremony for the bride?

• Senior Wives

• The Grandmother

• The aunty

• Sister in-law

Why do the sisters in-law wash the brides feet before she steps into the house?

• To purify her of any bad luck she may be bringing along with her

• To make sure her feet are clean

• To make her feel welcome

• Because they are maids

When the bride steps on a piece of calabash and it breaks into many pieces.

What do these pieces signify?

• How many years she will stay in the husband's house

• The amount of children she is going to give birth to

• How many husband's she's going to have

• How many cars she will have

Who is a traditional ruler?

• A government official elected by the state.
• A celebrity known for their social media presence.
• A leader or chief recognized by a community based on cultural customs.
• A person who manages a business.