Culture - Language Development

What is a major way humans differ from chimpanzees according to the text?

• Humans use tools more effectively.

• Humans have shorter lifespans.

• Humans have symbolic language.

• Humans are less social.

How do chimpanzees typically teach others?

• Through verbal instructions

• By writing down instructions

• By showing them

• By drawing diagrams

What is a limitation in chimpanzee communication mentioned in the text?

• They primarily show rather than explain

• They use digital devices

• They use highly efficient verbal communication

• They can only communicate at night

What does the text suggest about chimpanzee learning?

• It is enhanced by their use of symbolic language

• It is passed on efficiently through generations

• It results in a loss of information over generations

• It is mainly done through books

What allows humans to pass on more knowledge compared to chimpanzees?

• Ability to fly

• Use of symbolic language

• Better memory

• Faster running speed

According to the text, what is NOT a method of chimpanzee communication?

• Verbal language

• Using tools as symbols

• Physical gestures

• Showing

What is the primary advantage of human symbolic language?

• It allows for physical strength

• It enables precise and efficient communication

• It enhances the sense of smell

• It increases lifespan

How do humans build upon previous knowledge?

• Through isolation

• By resetting knowledge each generation

• By ignoring past learnings

• By building on the learnings of others

What does the text imply about human civilization?

• It relies solely on individual memory

• It builds collective memory

• It decreases in knowledge

• It stagnates over time

What is a unique feature of human language according to the text?

• It is less efficient than chimpanzee communication

• It is non-symbolic

• It cannot convey complex ideas

• It combines sounds into complex meanings