Religion
what is the main religion in Nigeria?
Christianity
where are the igbo people mainly located?
Southeastern Nigeria
Who is the supreme creator in Igbo religion?
Chukwu
Who holds authority in Igbo villages?
Elders
What is the most important Igbo harvest festival
New Yam Festival
When did christianity firstly arrived in Nigeria?
15th century
What building did the missionaries often created where people could learn read and write with christians values?
Mission schools
What is Chi in Igbo belief?
Personal guardian spirit / destiny
What is the Ozo title?
A respected title showing wealth, morality, and service
What is a famous dish in Igbo culture
Pounded yam and egusi soup
Which European traders first brought Christianity to Nigeria in the 15th century?
Portuguese traders
These religious buildings often became centers for community gatherings and moral teaching.
What are churches?
Name the goddess of earth, morality, and fertility.
Ala
What are age grades?
Groups of people born around the same time working together
What crop is called the “king of crops”?
Yam
Who translated the Bible into Yoruba?
Samuel Ajayi Crowther
In Igbo culture, sharing food during festivals helps strengthen this important social value.
community unity
What is Nso Ani?
Crime against the earth goddess Ala
Who were the Osu in Igbo society?
Individuals dedicated to a deity, socially separated from freeborn (Diala)
What is the name of the traditional clothes of the Igbo people
Isiagu
Name one way missionaries spread Christianity in land
Preaching in local languages / training pastors
Why did missionary schools help spread Christianity in Nigeria?
Because students learned reading and writing while also learning Christian values, and many people converted through education.
How do Igbo beliefs differ from Catholicism regarding wrongdoing?
Igbo: ritual cleansing to restore balance; Catholicism: confession and repentance
Why are titles like the Ozo title important in Igbo society?
They show wealth, moral character, and service to the community.
What motif is commonly featured on it and what does it symbolize?
a patterned shirt decorated with lion‑head motifs, symbolizing authority and prestige among the Igbo people.