Family & Community
The extended family descended from one male ancestor
Umunna
The crop that showed how wealthy a man was
Yams
The Igbo earth goddess who punished people for breaking laws
Ala
A group of people born within the same few years who worked together for the village
Age grade
The most respected title an Igbo man could earn
Ozo
The name for freeborn Igbo who had full rights to land, titles and a voice
Nwadiala
Daughters of the lineage who came back home to settle family disputes
Umuada
True or false: you were born with your title
False, titles were earned
The village assembly where every man could speak and debate
Ama Ala
Name one job age grades did for the village
Clear paths, enforce rules, keep the market clean, or defend the village
Name two things a man needed to take the Ozo title
Wealth to pay fees, wealth to host feasts, a good reputation
The sacred staff that stood for truth and justice
Ofo staff
What “Igbo enwe eze” means
“The Igbo have no king”
The group that was shut out of earning titles no matter what they achieved
Osu
The group that was enslaved but, unlike the Osu, could rise in status
Ohu