The Evolution of 'Boo' and Its Association with Ghosts

What was the original purpose of the word 'boo'?

• To entertain children

• To alert others of one's presence

• To scare people

• To mimic animal sounds

Which language might have influenced the word 'boo'?

• German

• Chinese

• French

• Latin

In the 1700s, how was 'boo' used in Scotland?

• To mimic bird sounds

• To frighten crying children

• As a greeting

• To describe friendly creatures

What term evolved from the Scottish use of 'boo'?

• Vampire

• Boogeyman

• Zombie

• Ghost

How did the depiction of ghosts change by the late 1800s?

• They were depicted as silent

• They started using 'boo' to scare people

• They were seen as friendly

• They became more talkative