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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Marriage System and The Gikuyu System of Government.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the key to the life of the Gikuyu?
(a) Magic.
(b) Ceremonies.
(c) Land tenure.
(d) Warfare practices.

2. What was the first ruler of the Gikuyu people like?
(a) Benevolent.
(b) Tyrannical.
(c) Stupid.
(d) Beloved by the people.

3. To whom does Kenyatta write that he is indebted to concerning technical advice on anthropological points?
(a) Dr. James Woodman.
(b) Dr. William Forth.
(c) Dr. Raymond Firth.
(d) Dr. Albert Schmidt.

4. What is the mbari or nyomba?
(a) Family group.
(b) Hut of a female Gikuyu.
(c) Hut of a male Gikuyu.
(d) Witch doctor.

5. From what month to what month is the season of the big rain In Gikuyuland?
(a) From May to August.
(b) From October to January.
(c) From March to July.
(d) From July to early October.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a moherega?

2. What is iron beaten into a heap is called?

3. How long does a well built hut usually last?

4. How does a Gikuyu marriage come about?

5. How many sheep or goats equal the value of one cow?

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