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