CAM 15 - TEST 4 - P2 - SILBO GOMERO

What is the primary purpose of whistling on La Gomera?

• For entertainment and fun.

• To communicate across great distances.

• To call animals for herding.

• To create unique musical compositions.

What is the name of the whistled language used on La Gomera?

• Silbo Canario

• Silbo Atlantico

• Silbo Gomero

• Silbo Volcanico

Where is La Gomera located?

• In the Mediterranean Sea, close to the Spanish mainland.

• As part of the Canary Islands archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean.

• Off the coast of North Africa, but not part of Spain.

• In the Pacific Ocean, far from any mainland.

Approximately how many people on La Gomera know the whistled language?

• 2,000

• 20,000

• 200,000

• 2,000,000

What characteristic of La Gomera's terrain made the whistled language particularly useful?

• Its flat plains were ideal for sound travel.

• Its dense forests required loud signals.

• Its steep volcanic slopes and deep ravines made walking difficult.

• Its coastal areas needed long-distance communication with ships.