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WorksheetsRites of passage
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 4mins
Which of the following rites is performed to usher the individual into adulthood?
Baptism
Puberty
Naming
Marriage
Dipo is a traditional
Akan festival.
naming ceremony.
puberty rite.
death rite.
Monies given to girls as gift at puberty enable them to
buy their clothing.
cook a meal for their husband.
entertain their friends
buy their cooking utensils.
The cutlass given to a boy at puberty signifies
acceptance into the military sector.
bravery and courage.
readiness to defend the community.
working to maintain himself and the family.
Undergoing puberty rites is important because it
promotes chaste life.
helps one to acquire fame.
identifies one with the ancestors.
makes one acceptable in the community.
Puberty rites among the Akans is known as
Brani
Baala
Brapue
Sakyima.
Preparation of the Akan puberty rite involves two aspects
Physical and emotional aspect
material and spiritual aspect
psychological and hygienic aspect
cleansing and graduating aspect
The first stage of the Bragoro puberty rite is
Brannwom (puberty songs being sang)
enstoolment
Yaawa
Shaving of hair
The special haircut given to a Brani is called
Ti-yi
Sakyima
Yaawa
Dansikran
Puberty songs are known as
Dondo
Brannwom
Sakyima
