Nigerian Culture and Traditions Multiple Choice Questions and Answers for Practice

16. In Nigeria, what is the practice of polygamy most common?

1. Yoruba
2. Igbo
3. Kanuri
4. Hausa

17. What is the name of the Nigerian food made from fermented maize?

1. Akara
2. Porridge
3. Tuwo
4. Pap

18. Which region in Nigeria is famous for the “Atilogwu” dance?

1. North West
2. South East
3. South West
4. North East

19. Which Nigerian ethnic group is known for its rich history of arts and crafts?

1. Efik
2. Yoruba
3. Igbo
4. Kanuri

20. What is the popular Yoruba name for a king?

1. Emir
2. Oluwo
3. Oba
4. Sultan

21. What is the famous Nigerian street food made from fried plantain?

1. Pounded yam
2. Suya
3. Beans cake
4. Chinchinga

22. What is the traditional Igbo practice where the eldest child takes over after a parent’s death?

1. Chieftaincy inheritance
2. Caretaker role
3. Inheritance
4. Sorcery

23. Which Nigerian festival is celebrated by the Yoruba people to honor their gods?

1. Eid al-Fitr
2. Durbar
3. Osun-Osogbo
4. Ogun Festival

24. Which Nigerian festival is dedicated to the river goddess?

1. Osun-Osogbo
2. New Yam Festival
3. Eid al-Fitr
4. Durbar Festival

25. What is the name of the traditional Nigerian dance involving body movements in rhythm?

1. Apala
2. Adumu
3. Shadi
4. Agba

26. Which Nigerian ethnic group is known for its unique art of bronze casting?

1. Yoruba
2. Igbo
3. Benue
4. Benin

27. What is the name of the traditional attire worn by the Hausa people?

1. Boubou
2. Kaftan
3. Agbada
4. Isiagu

28. Which Nigerian ethnic group celebrates the “Argungu Festival”?

1. Hausa
2. Kanuri
3. Yoruba
4. Igbo

29. Which of the following is a key feature of the Nigerian masquerade festivals?

1. Dancing
2. Music
3. Costumes
4. All of the above

30. Which is the most common traditional drink in Nigeria?

1. Palm wine
2. Tea
3. Beer
4. Juice