NigeriaThis book describes the geography, history, government, economy, and culture of Nigeria. All books of the critically-acclaimed Cultures of the World(R) series ensure an immersive experience by offering vibrant photographs with descriptive nonfiction narratives, and interactive activities such as creating an authentic traditional dish from an easy-to-follow recipe. Copious maps and detailed timelines present the past and present of the country, while exploration of the art and architecture help your readers to understand why diversity is the spice of Life. |
Contents
INTRODUCTION | 5 |
Physical features Climate Rivers The rain forest | 15 |
The precolonial north The southern states The 19th | 27 |
Help from outside Agriculture Oil Traditional | 43 |
LIFESTYLE | 61 |
covered for protection | 72 |
Christianity New forms of old religions | 86 |
ARTS | 97 |
LEISURE | 109 |
This | 111 |
Sports Enjoying stories Restful pursuits Leisure | 115 |
FOOD | 123 |
and cooking utensils Taboos customs and etiquette | 129 |
ABOUT THE ECONOMY | 135 |
FURTHER INFORMATION | 141 |
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20th century Abuja Afik African Aladura churches ancestors Anglican areas Argungu beliefs Benin Benue Benue River Biafran Biafran War Borno British bronze capital cash crops cattle ceremony Christianity cloth cotton Cross River culture dance deceased economic elections English ethnic groups European export festivals Fulani Fulfulde funeral Hausa Ibadan Ibibio Igede indigenous language industry influence Islamic law Jos Plateau Kaduna Kano Katsina Ken Saro Wiwa Lagos Lake Chad land live mallami mangrove marriage masquerades military missionary mosque Muslims Niger Delta Nigerian art northern Nigeria palm oil percent performed pidgin Plateau political rain forest region religions religious rhythms rituals rulers Sakara savanna slaves social society Sokoto southern Soyinka spirit spoken status stories tension drum towns trade Traditional Nigerian traditionally trees typical village West Western Wiwa women Yankari National Park Yoruba