Bilingual Class: Interpretation

When was interpretation first mentioned and where? (Two answers)

• 2500 AC

• Ancient Greece

• Ancient Egypt

• 3000 BC

What are the three things that caused then need for interpreters to grow/expand?

• trade

• immigration

• business

• war

What type danger did interpreters face when interpreting for Roman Emperors during their secret negotiations?

• Death

• Imprisonment

• Tourture

• Beaten

During what holy/religious war did interpreters play an important role?

• La Tomatina

• Crusadaes

• WWI

• Spanish-American War

What is the German word that was used to refer to interpreters?

• Domasichen

• Dominicasen

• Dolmetschen

• Guaraguao

What symbol would you use to best describe the function of an interpreter?

• Light Bulb

• Wheel

• Ladder

• Bridge

What symbol would you use to best describe the function of an interpreter?

• Light Bulb

• Wheel

• Ladder

• Bridge

There is no difference between an interpreter and a translator. (True of False)

• True

• False

A good interpreter will always be sharp and precise when interpreting. (True of False)

• True

• False

An interpreter must have a sense of burden for those listening to the message in the target language. (True of False)

• True

• False