Cultures that Never Used Written Language

1. What is a common method used by cultures without written language to transmit knowledge?

A) Telegrams
B) Written records
C) Oral tradition
D) Digital media

2. What is one of the risks associated with cultures that do not use written language?

A) Economic stability
B) Uniformity in culture
C) Over-reliance on technology
D) Loss of historical knowledge

3. Which of the following cultures traditionally communicates through song and dance?

A) The Chinese
B) The Ancient Greeks
C) The Indigenous Australian cultures
D) The Romans

4. Which culture developed complex systems of oral tradition?

A) The Sumerians
B) The Japanese
C) The Phoenicians
D) The African griots

5. In which region did the Celts primarily reside before adopting writing?

A) Asia
B) Africa
C) Europe
D) North America

6. Which culture is known for its oral poetry called 'saga'?

A) The Egyptians
B) The Chinese
C) The Norse
D) The Aztecs

7. In cultures with no written language, knowledge is often passed through what?

A) Social media
B) Printed books
C) Academic journals
D) Rituals and ceremonies

8. Which of the following best describes the concept of oral tradition?

A) Application of technology for communication
B) Record-keeping through writing
C) Cultural transmission through spoken word
D) Use of signs and symbols

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