Louis Braille and the Invention of Braille

The video tells the story of Louis Braille, who became blind at a young age and invented the Braille system, a revolutionary reading method for the blind. Despite initial resistance, his system gained global acceptance and has been adapted for various languages and subjects. Braille's legacy is honored worldwide, including a rare asteroid named after him.

In which year did the story of Louis Braille begin?

• 1812

• 1829

• 1882

• 1916

What caused Louis Braille to lose his sight?

• A car accident

• A disease

• A sharp tool

• A fall

Where did Louis Braille win a scholarship?

• Harvard University

• Sorbonne University

• Oxford University

• Royal Institute for Blind Youth

What was the original system that Braille's code was based on?

• Sign language

• Night writing

• Semaphore

• Morse code

How many raised dots did Braille's simplified system use?

• 6

• 8

• 12

• 4

What tool did Braille use to create his raised dots?

• A pen

• A needle

• An awl

• A chisel

What was one of the reasons Braille's system was slow to be adopted?

• Technical difficulties

• Conservative medical establishment

• Political opposition

• Lack of funding

At what age did Louis Braille pass away?

• 43

• 53

• 33

• 63

When was a universal Braille code for English formalized?

• 1999

• 1916

• 1932

• 1882

What was named after Louis Braille by NASA in 1999?

• An asteroid

• A comet

• A planet

• A star