Understanding Deaf Culture

What is the main form of communication in Deaf Culture?

• Written language

• Spoken language

• Sign Language

• Body language

What is the significance of ASL in the Deaf community?

• It is the primary mode of communication

• It is a hobby

• It is a sport

• It is a form of art

What is essential to preserve in the Values aspect of deaf culture?

• Sign Language literature, heritage, and other forms of arts and legacies

• Eye contact and communication etiquette

• Shared experiences and participating in important events

• Accepting and recognizing oneself as part of the community

Which aspect of deaf culture involves accepting and recognizing oneself as part of the community?

• Language

• Values

• Norms

• Identity

Which aspect of deaf culture emphasizes the importance of eye contact?

• Values

• Traditions

• Norms

• Identity

In what year do Deaf people in the United States consider the beginning of modern Deaf culture?

• 1800

• 1817

• 1900

• 1920

What type of business was the Braidwood School described as?

• Public Institution

• Private School

• Family Business

• Government School

Who traveled to America with Gallaudet to help establish a school for Deaf children?

• Laurent Clerc

• Thomas Hopkins

• Alexander Graham Bell

• Helen Keller

What is the name of the ship Laurent Clerc traveled on to America?

• The Mayflower

• The Santa Maria

• The Mary Augusta

• The Titanic

When people lack understanding about deaf people and their culture they sometimes treat Deaf people with what?

• Discrimination.

• Acceptance.

• Support.

• Encouragement.