Early Human Communication and Symbols

Early Human Communication and Symbols

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Arts, Education

4th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Amelia Wright

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The video explores the history of writing, starting with early humans using cave drawings for communication. It highlights the challenges faced, such as environmental factors erasing these drawings, leading to innovations like using clay tablets for better preservation and transport. The development of symbols improved communication, eventually evolving into the modern alphabet. The video emphasizes the importance of written language in today's society, noting its presence in various forms and its role in effective communication.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did early humans start making drawings on the ground?

To decorate their living spaces

To communicate their thoughts and feelings

To practice their artistic skills

To mark their territory

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main problem with early ground drawings?

They were too small to be seen

They were easily erased by natural elements

They were difficult to create

They were not colorful enough

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did people start drawing on cave walls?

To practice their drawing skills

To scare away animals

To create permanent records

To make their homes more beautiful

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What material did early humans use to create more portable records?

Metal

Wood

Stone

Clay

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did early humans find drawings insufficient for communication?

Drawings were too abstract and unclear

They took too long to create

They were not artistic enough

They were too small

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the solution to improve communication clarity?

Creating larger drawings

Using brighter colors

Writing on animal skins

Developing symbols with common meanings

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the symbols eventually evolve into?

Hieroglyphs

Pictograms

Letters

Numbers

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