
Ancient Translation Techniques
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the primary purpose of translation in ancient times?
To create artistic interpretations of original works.
To facilitate communication between different cultures and languages.
To preserve ancient texts for future generations.
To promote a single dominant language over others.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which ancient civilization is known for the Rosetta Stone?
Ancient Rome
Mesoamerica
Ancient Greece
Ancient Egypt
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What technique did the Greeks use for translating texts?
Paraphrasing
Summarization
Literal translation
Interlinear translation
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did the Romans contribute to the field of translation?
The Romans did not engage in translation activities at all.
The Romans primarily focused on translating Latin texts into Greek.
The Romans contributed to translation by translating Greek texts into Latin and establishing a tradition of cultural adaptation.
The Romans invented the printing press to aid translation.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the significance of the Septuagint in translation history?
The Septuagint is a translation of the New Testament into Latin.
The Septuagint is a collection of early Christian writings unrelated to the Bible.
The Septuagint is the first major translation of the Hebrew Bible into Greek, crucial for early Christianity and biblical scholarship.
The Septuagint was the first translation of the Greek Bible into Hebrew.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which ancient text is considered one of the first translated works?
The Odyssey
The Aeneid
The Iliad
The Epic of Gilgamesh
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What role did scribes play in ancient translation practices?
Scribes were mainly involved in oral storytelling traditions.
Scribes were primarily responsible for creating artwork.
Scribes only copied texts without any translation.
Scribes were essential for transcribing, translating, and preserving texts, enabling communication across languages.
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