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Cultures that Never Used Written Language - Test
Contributed by: Hatton
  • 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) 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 Indigenous Australian cultures
B) The Ancient Greeks
C) The Romans
D) The Chinese
  • 4. In cultures with no written language, knowledge is often passed through what?
A) Printed books
B) Social media
C) Academic journals
D) Rituals and ceremonies
  • 5. Which culture developed complex systems of oral tradition?
A) The African griots
B) The Phoenicians
C) The Sumerians
D) The Japanese
  • 6. Which of the following best describes the concept of oral tradition?
A) Cultural transmission through spoken word
B) Use of signs and symbols
C) Application of technology for communication
D) Record-keeping through writing
  • 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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