CLEAN : Liberian handshake lost to Ebola outbreak

CLEAN : Liberian handshake lost to Ebola outbreak

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Social Studies, World Languages

6th - 7th Grade

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The video discusses the cultural significance of handshakes in Liberia, highlighting how it is a prevalent practice in West Africa. It also explores the changes in handshake customs due to cultural beliefs, such as the fear of 'mbola,' and the consequences of handshakes in certain regions, including fines.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which country in West Africa is noted for its frequent handshake culture?

Sierra Leone

Ghana

Liberia

Nigeria

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What cultural belief has influenced the change in handshake practices in Liberia?

Mbola

Ancestral Worship

Totemism

Voodoo

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the traditional gesture used in Liberia to greet friends?

Hugging

Bumping each other

Waving

Bowing

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the consequence mentioned for shaking hands in certain chiefdoms?

Imprisonment

Exile

Community service

A fine of 500,000 looms

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the penalty for shaking hands in the narrator's chiefdom?

A public apology

A community meeting

A fine of 500,000 looms

A warning