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Cultures that Never Used Written Language
Contributed by: Hatton
  • 1. What is a common method used by cultures without written language to transmit knowledge?
A) Written records
B) Digital media
C) Telegrams
D) Oral tradition
  • 2. What is one of the risks associated with cultures that do not use written language?
A) Loss of historical knowledge
B) Over-reliance on technology
C) Economic stability
D) Uniformity in culture
  • 3. Which of the following cultures traditionally communicates through song and dance?
A) The Indigenous Australian cultures
B) The Chinese
C) The Ancient Greeks
D) The Romans
  • 4. In cultures with no written language, knowledge is often passed through what?
A) Printed books
B) Rituals and ceremonies
C) Social media
D) Academic journals
  • 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) Cultural transmission through spoken word
B) Record-keeping through writing
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) North America
B) Asia
C) Europe
D) Africa
  • 8. Which culture is known for its oral poetry called 'saga'?
A) The Egyptians
B) The Aztecs
C) The Chinese
D) The Norse
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