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Nigerian Culture Quiz: Festivals, Food and Traditions

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The Osun-Osogbo festival, a UNESCO-recognised event, honours a river goddess sacred to which people?

The Osun-Osogbo festival, a UNESCO-recognised event, honours a river goddess sacred to which people?

The Osun-Osogbo festival, a UNESCO-recognised event, honours a river goddess sacred to which people?

Igbo
Yoruba
Hausa
Ijaw
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The Ofala festival is an annual royal celebration most associated with traditional rulers among which people?

The Ofala festival is an annual royal celebration most associated with traditional rulers among which people?

The Ofala festival is an annual royal celebration most associated with traditional rulers among which people?

Yoruba
Hausa
Igbo
Tiv
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What is the traditional Yoruba unisex outfit, a flowing wide-sleeved robe worn for ceremonies, called?

What is the traditional Yoruba unisex outfit, a flowing wide-sleeved robe worn for ceremonies, called?

What is the traditional Yoruba unisex outfit, a flowing wide-sleeved robe worn for ceremonies, called?

Isiagu
Babariga
Kaftan
Agbada
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Which Nigerian dish, a spicy one-pot rice meal, is the subject of a famous friendly rivalry between Nigeria and Ghana?

Which Nigerian dish, a spicy one-pot rice meal, is the subject of a famous friendly rivalry between Nigeria and Ghana?

Which Nigerian dish, a spicy one-pot rice meal, is the subject of a famous friendly rivalry between Nigeria and Ghana?

Fried rice
Jollof rice
Ofada rice
Coconut rice
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Which colourful Lagos masquerade festival features participants in white robes and tall hats?

Which colourful Lagos masquerade festival features participants in white robes and tall hats?

Which colourful Lagos masquerade festival features participants in white robes and tall hats?

Argungu Festival
Durbar
Eyo Festival
Ofala
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The Durbar festival, featuring magnificently dressed horse riders, is most associated with which part of Nigeria?

The Durbar festival, featuring magnificently dressed horse riders, is most associated with which part of Nigeria?

The Durbar festival, featuring magnificently dressed horse riders, is most associated with which part of Nigeria?

The Northern emirates
The Niger Delta
The South-East
The Middle Belt
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Which staple Nigerian food is made from cassava and commonly eaten with soup, derived from the granules known as 'garri'?

Which staple Nigerian food is made from cassava and commonly eaten with soup, derived from the granules known as 'garri'?

Which staple Nigerian food is made from cassava and commonly eaten with soup, derived from the granules known as 'garri'?

Jollof rice
Eba
Moi moi
Suya
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Among the Igbo, the title of 'Igwe' or 'Eze' refers to what role in the community?

Among the Igbo, the title of 'Igwe' or 'Eze' refers to what role in the community?

Among the Igbo, the title of 'Igwe' or 'Eze' refers to what role in the community?

A market trader
A town crier
A traditional ruler or king
A farmer
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Which traditional hand-woven Yoruba cloth, often richly patterned and used for special occasions, is highly prized?

Which traditional hand-woven Yoruba cloth, often richly patterned and used for special occasions, is highly prized?

Which traditional hand-woven Yoruba cloth, often richly patterned and used for special occasions, is highly prized?

Akwete
Adire
Ankara
Aso-oke
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Which three ethnic groups are the largest in Nigeria?

Which three ethnic groups are the largest in Nigeria?

Which three ethnic groups are the largest in Nigeria?

Hausa, Yoruba and Igbo
Tiv, Edo and Ijaw
Fulani, Nupe and Kanuri
Efik, Ibibio and Urhobo
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