From Caves to Clicks: The Evolution of Communication

What is the earliest known form of writing, which used wedge-shaped marks on wet clay?

• A. Hieroglyphics
• B. Cuneiform
• C. Phoenician Alphabet

In the pre-historic age, what materials were used to create cave paintings?

• A. Crushed berries and plant sap
• B. Clay and water
• C. Natural pigments like charcoal and ochre

These rock carvings were made by pecking or engraving symbols into stone surfaces are called:

• A. Petroglyphs
• B. Cuneiform
• C. Hieroglyphics

Which ancient civilization developed hieroglyphics as its formal writing system?

• A. Mesopotamia
• B. Ancient Egypt
• C. China

How did cave paintings contribute to early communication?

• A. They spread information through books.
• B. They preserved human experiences and ideas.
• C. They were used for legal contracts.

What was the main purpose of oral storytelling before the invention of writing?

• A. To provide a rapid alert system for emergencies
• B. To preserve collective memory and cultural identity
• C. To document trade agreements and laws

How did the invention of papyrus make communication more effective in the Ancient Age?

• A. It made written communication more accessible and spreadable across wider regions.
• B. It replaced the need for messengers and runners entirely.
• C. It was only used for religious texts, limiting its reach.

Compare the impact of seals and messenger runners.

• A. Seals ensured authenticity; messengers ensured delivery
• B. Both used smoke signals
• C. Both required tattoos

How is woodblock printing different from scrolls?

• A. Printing made duplication faster
• B. Scrolls were used for images only
• C. Woodblocks were handwritten

Which is the most influential shift in making writing accessible?

• A. Scrolls to woodblock printing
• B. Tattoos to clay tablets
• C. Petroglyphs to whistles