¿Quién inventó las palabras?

The video explores the origins and development of language, discussing various mythologies and theories. It differentiates between language and communication systems, tracing the history of writing from cuneiform to the modern alphabet. Theories on language emergence and development are presented, including gestural and evolutionary perspectives. The video also highlights spontaneous language creation, exemplified by the Nicaraguan deaf children's development of a unique sign language.

Which mythological story suggests that God confused all languages?

• Greek mythology

• Biblical story of Babel

• Bantu mythology

• Norse mythology

What is the primary difference between language and a communication system?

• Language is always written, while communication systems are not.

• Language is only spoken, while communication systems are not.

• Language has specific rules and vocabulary, while communication systems do not.

• Communication systems are only used by humans.

Where did true word writing begin around 3200 BC?

• China

• Greece

• Mesopotamia

• Egypt

What is one theory about the origin of speech?

• Speech is a recent development in human history.

• Speech was invented by ancient philosophers.

• Speech developed from a single mother tongue.

• Speech originated from written language.

Which theory suggests that language arose from gestures?

• Evolutionary theory

• Gestural theory

• Drop-off theory

• Chomsky's theory

According to Noam Chomsky, what is notable about our ability to use language?

• The basic structure of language is genetically inherited.

• Language is unique to each individual.

• Language is learned through imitation only.

• We need to consciously learn grammar rules.

What happened when the Nicaraguan government created a school for deaf children in the 1980s?

• The children learned Spanish sign language quickly.

• The children refused to communicate.

• The teachers successfully taught a universal sign language.

• The children developed their own complex language.