Chapter 2 & 3

What is the primary function of an alphabet?

• To represent visual art

• To replace pictographs

• To represent elementary sounds of spoken language

• To create complex symbols

Which civilization is known for the Cretan pictograph?

• Greek civilization

• Egyptian civilization

• Roman civilization

• Minoan civilization

What was the primary writing system used in the Minoan civilization?

• Cuneiform

• Eteo-Cretan

• Hieroglyphs

• Latin script

What is the Phaistos Disc primarily made of?

• Wood

• Fired clay

• Stone

• Metal

What type of alphabet is the Aramaic alphabet classified as?

• Logographic system

• Syllabary

• Phonetic alphabet

• Abjad alphabet

Which letter was dropped from the Latin alphabet during its evolution?

• Z

• Y

• K

• C

Who is credited with the invention of paper in China?

• Sun Tzu

• Laozi

• Ts'ai Lun

• Confucius

What was the primary material used for early Chinese paper?

• Silk

• Cotton

• Hemp waste

• Bamboo

Which dynasty is associated with the invention of movable type printing?

• Ch'ing-li period

• Song Dynasty

• Tang Dynasty

• Han Dynasty

What is the main characteristic of the Grass script in Chinese calligraphy?

• It is exclusively for official documents

• It uses only one size of characters

• It eliminates many strokes

• It is very formal and rigid