Taboo? Scarification | Taboo

What does scarification on the abdomen signify for the Bassaribi tribe?

• The start of childhood

• A sign of wisdom

• Adulthood

• Marital status

How often do the Bassaribi initiate young men into adulthood?

• Every year

• Every two years

• Every four years

• Every ten years

What material does the village blacksmith use to create the knife for scarification?

• Wood

• Bone

• Scrap metal

• Stone

Why does Philippe's mother believe the scarification ritual is important for her child?

• To make him stronger physically

• To please ancestor spirits and protect him from harm

• To help him learn to read and write

• To prepare him for farming