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The Development of Sign Language Across Cultures - Quiz
Contributed by: Flynn
  • 1. Which country is credited with the development of the first formal sign language?
A) Germany
B) United States
C) China
D) France
  • 2. What is American Sign Language (ASL) primarily based on?
A) Gestural forms of communication
B) Morse Code
C) French Sign Language
D) British Sign Language
  • 3. Which sign language is primarily used in the United Kingdom?
A) Australian Sign Language
B) American Sign Language
C) New Zealand Sign Language
D) British Sign Language (BSL)
  • 4. What is the name of the sign language used in Japan?
A) Chinese Sign Language
B) Thai Sign Language
C) Korean Sign Language
D) Japanese Sign Language (JSL)
  • 5. How are sign languages primarily learned?
A) Through online courses exclusively
B) Through formal lectures only
C) Through reading textbooks only
D) Through social interaction and immersion
  • 6. How does culture influence sign language development?
A) It shapes vocabulary and expressions
B) It only affects pronunciation
C) It has no effect on language
D) It makes all sign languages the same
  • 7. Who was the influential figure in the establishment of ASL?
A) Helen Keller
B) Andrew Carnegie
C) Alexander Graham Bell
D) Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet
  • 8. What is the term for a sign language developed in a specific region?
A) Regional Sign Language
B) National Sign Language
C) Global Sign Language
D) Universal Sign Language
  • 9. What does 'deaf culture' encompass?
A) A medical perspective on hearing loss
B) Visual arts related to sound
C) Shared experiences and values of the deaf community
D) Only the disability aspect of deafness
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