
The Invention and Evolution of the Alphabet
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English, World Languages, History
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4th - 8th Grade
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Hard

Liam Anderson
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the primary form of communication before the invention of writing?
Speaking
Text messages
Drawing symbols
Writing letters
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a unique feature of the Arabic writing system?
It is written vertically.
It uses the Roman alphabet.
It is written from right to left.
It uses symbols for entire words.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a significant challenge in mastering Chinese writing?
It has only a few symbols to learn.
It uses the Roman alphabet.
It requires learning symbols for entire words.
It is written from left to right.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which alphabet is used in many parts of India?
Devanāgarī
Roman
Arabic
Korean
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a common feature of books written in Chinese, Japanese, and Korean?
They are only written in one direction.
They are always written from left to right.
They can be written both side to side and up and down.
They use the Roman alphabet.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which ancient civilization is credited with the initial invention of the alphabet?
The Romans
The Phoenicians
The Greeks
The Egyptians
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the origin of the term 'alphabet'?
It is named after the Phoenician script.
It is derived from the Roman language.
It is a modern term invented in the 20th century.
It comes from the first two letters of the Greek alphabet.
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