Cultures that Never Used Written Language
  • 1. What is a common method used by cultures without written language to transmit knowledge?
A) Written records
B) Oral tradition
C) Digital media
D) Telegrams
  • 2. What is one of the risks associated with cultures that do not use written language?
A) Over-reliance on technology
B) Economic stability
C) Loss of historical knowledge
D) Uniformity in culture
  • 3. Which of the following cultures traditionally communicates through song and dance?
A) The Chinese
B) The Ancient Greeks
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) Rituals and ceremonies
C) Academic journals
D) Printed books
  • 5. Which culture developed complex systems of oral tradition?
A) The African griots
B) The Sumerians
C) The Phoenicians
D) The Japanese
  • 6. Which of the following best describes the concept of oral tradition?
A) Application of technology for communication
B) Use of signs and symbols
C) Record-keeping through writing
D) Cultural transmission through spoken word
  • 7. In which region did the Celts primarily reside before adopting writing?
A) Africa
B) Asia
C) North America
D) Europe
  • 8. Which culture is known for its oral poetry called 'saga'?
A) The Aztecs
B) The Chinese
C) The Norse
D) The Egyptians
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