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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Religion and Ancestor Worship and The New Religion in East Africa.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What qualities does Mr. Kenyatta display which are rare among students of social science?
(a) Intelligence and humility.
(b) Outspokenness and honesty.
(c) Curiosity and persistence.
(d) Bravery and diligence.

2. How many types of spirituality are there among the Gikuyus?
(a) One.
(b) Four.
(c) Two.
(d) Three.

3. Of the animals who ran away, which were chosen to be defenders of the forests?
(a) Lion and leopard.
(b) Elephant, buffalo, and rhinoceros.
(c) Giraffe and Hippopotamus.
(d) Cheetah and Wildebeast.

4. What is the father of a Gikuyu family called?
(a) Baba.
(b) Gikoo.
(c) Simba.
(d) Gooyi.

5. For what did the Europeans condemn the Gikuyus?
(a) Magic.
(b) Polygamy.
(c) Medicine men.
(d) Circumcision.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what is the man's hut used?

2. What can't a man get without sheep and goats?

3. How long is a Gikuyu warrior's spear?

4. What is a moherega?

5. What did the Gikuyus consider "white man's magic"?

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