WorksheetsIdoma and Ebira Cultural Quiz yr 8
Total questions: 33
Worksheet time: 38mins
What is a key characteristic of a non-centralized state?
A single, all-powerful emperor
A central capital ruling all territories
Power sharing among clans and communities
Rule by a military junta
The Idoma people are predominantly located in which modern Nigerian state?
Kogi State
Rivers State
Benue State
Taraba State
The paramount traditional ruler of the Idoma people is known as the:
Ohinoyi
Ocheibi
Och'Idoma
Ad'Alekwu
Which of these is a major commercial and administrative town for the Idoma?
Lokoja
Okene
Otukpo
Makurdi
The Idoma title 'Ad'Alekwu' is primarily associated with the role of:
Military General
Clan Head
Head of the Ancestral Cult
Chief Farmer
Which crop are the Idoma people renowned for cultivating and innovating with?
Cocoa
Rubber
Soya Beans
Rice
What is the name of the distinctive black and red striped fabric of the Idoma?
Aso-Oke
Akwete
'A'negu A'lo'
Ankara
The primary socio-political unit in Idoma land was the:
Kingdom
Empire
Clan ('Oloche')
Province
The Idoma age grade system, responsible for community security and projects, is called:
'Ireku'
'Orya'
'Olegbe'
'Ekine'
All of these are products made from soya beans EXCEPT:
Soya Pap
Palm Wine
Akara
Soya Milk
The Ebira people are primarily found in which Nigerian state?
Benue State
Kogi State
Niger State
Kwara State
The Ebira people are historically believed to have migrated through the territory of which other ethnic group?
The Tiv
The Jukun
The Igala
The Nupe
What is the title of the cultural and spiritual father of the Ebira people?
The Och'Idoma
The Oba
The Emir
The Ohinoyi
The main town of the Ebira people is:
Idah
Okene
Lokoja
Auchi
In Ebira society, the clans are referred to as:
'Oloche'
'Opete'
'Ireku'
'Otu'
The Ebira age grade system, vital for community development, is known as the:
'Olegbe'
'Ireku'
'Ekine'
'Ogboni'
How did the hilly geography of Ebiraland primarily benefit its people?
It provided a sea port for trade
The hills provided natural defense
It had large diamond deposits
It was ideal for cattle ranching
What is the name of the unique pounded yam preparation cherished by the Ebira?
Eba
Semo
'Iyu Ohuo'
Amala
The Etuno festival of the Ebira is primarily associated with:
The worship of river gods
The coronation of a new Ohinoyi
Hunting and the celebration of the maize harvest
The start of the new year
Which of these was a common economic activity for BOTH the Idoma and the Ebira?
Deep-sea fishing
Cattle herding
Salt mining
Farming
A key similarity in the socio-political structure of the Idoma and Ebira was:
The presence of a single, powerful emperor
The use of age grades for community work
A central capital city governing all clans
Rule by a military council
The Idoma title 'Ad'Okpaya' signifies a:
Warrior Chief
Clan Head
Master Farmer
Chief Priest
The historical migration of both the Idoma and Ebira from the Wukari area suggests that:
All Nigerian ethnic groups originated from the same place.
Nigerian ethnic groups have histories of movement and interaction.
The Jukun people conquered all other groups.
The Middle Belt was an uninhabited region.
The primary role of councils of elders in both Idoma and Ebira societies was to:
Lead trading expeditions
Resolve disputes
Train the army
Cook for community festivals
The cultivation of soya beans by the Idoma and the unique preparation of pounded yam by the Ebira are both examples of:
Religious rituals
Political organization
Cultural innovation
Military strategy
In a video about Idoma culture, you would MOST LIKELY see:
A performance of the Ekpe masquerade.
People weaving the famous 'A'negu A'lo' fabric.
The Argungu Fishing Festival.
The creation of Benin Bronzes.
Based on the lesson notes, a video on the Ebira Etuno festival would probably feature:
Silent meditation and prayers.
Colourful masquerades (Eku) and dancing.
A mock naval battle on a river.
A grand horse-riding parade.
Which factor was crucial for the economic success of both the Idoma and Ebira?
Access to the Atlantic Ocean
Fertile soil for agriculture
Large deposits of gold and silver
A network of desert trade routes
The 'Ohinoyi of Ebiraland' and the 'Och'Idoma' are similar because they both:
Had absolute political power over their people.
Were primarily military leaders.
Served as unifying spiritual and cultural figures.
Were appointed by the British colonial government.
If you saw a picture of people in a black and red striped attire, you could identify them as:
Ebira
Igala
Idoma
Tiv
"While both the Idoma and Ebira were non-centralized states, their environments shaped their innovations differently." With specific examples from both groups, justify this statement.
In your opinion, which of the two groups—the Idoma or the Ebira—had a socio-political structure that was more effective in maintaining social order and community development? Support your answer with at least three reasons based on the lesson notes.
Imagine you are a cultural ambassador for a unified Nigeria. How would you use the specific cultural innovations of the Idoma (e.g., soya beans) and the Ebira (e.g., Iyu Ohuo) to promote national unity and economic growth in the 21st century? Propose a specific initiative or campaign.
