Paper 1 · The Spirit World and Ancestors
The work of a svikiro is distinguished from that of a n'anga in that a svikiro...
Aallocates arable land to families on behalf of the chief
Bis possessed by a spirit and speaks its words to the community
Cprepares medicines from roots, bark and leaves for patients
Dsets broken bones and attends women during childbirth
Explanation: A svikiro is a medium, taken over by a family, clan or territorial spirit which then speaks through him or her. A n'anga divines and treats, a herbalist works with plants, and land allocation belongs to the village head.
Derived from ZIMSEC Family and Religious Studies Paper 1, June 2023, Q2