Cultures that Never Used Written Language
  • 1. What is a common method used by cultures without written language to transmit knowledge?
A) Telegrams
B) Digital media
C) Written records
D) Oral tradition
  • 2. What is one of the risks associated with cultures that do not use written language?
A) Uniformity in culture
B) Loss of historical knowledge
C) Over-reliance on technology
D) Economic stability
  • 3. Which of the following cultures traditionally communicates through song and dance?
A) The Ancient Greeks
B) The Chinese
C) The Romans
D) The Indigenous Australian cultures
  • 4. Which culture developed complex systems of oral tradition?
A) The Sumerians
B) The Japanese
C) The African griots
D) The Phoenicians
  • 5. In which region did the Celts primarily reside before adopting writing?
A) North America
B) Africa
C) Asia
D) Europe
  • 6. Which culture is known for its oral poetry called 'saga'?
A) The Norse
B) The Chinese
C) The Egyptians
D) The Aztecs
  • 7. In cultures with no written language, knowledge is often passed through what?
A) Printed books
B) Academic journals
C) Rituals and ceremonies
D) Social media
  • 8. Which of the following best describes the concept of oral tradition?
A) Record-keeping through writing
B) Application of technology for communication
C) Cultural transmission through spoken word
D) Use of signs and symbols
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