Part 1: Understanding Communication
1. Fill in the blanks:
a. Communication is the process of sharing _______ and _______.
b. Early humans communicated using _______ and _______.
c. _______ was the first system humans used to record knowledge.
d. _______ is used to record sounds for communication.
e. _______ and _______ are examples of digital storage devices.
f. The earliest form of written communication was ________.
g. Writing systems were first developed around _______ years ago.
h. Communication helps us to share _______ and record ________.
2. Answer briefly:
a. Why is communication important in our daily lives?
b. Name two modern ways we record and share knowledge.
c. How do schools help in sharing and communicating knowledge?
d. Why is it important to share knowledge with others?
e. How did recording knowledge help ancient civilizations grow?
f. How are Roman numerals different from modern-day numbers?
g. Why is recording communication important for humans?
h. Name two ancient methods of recording communication
3. Match the following:
Method Purpose
1. Cave paintings a. Writing messages using letters
2. Hieroglyphs b. Carving stories on cave walls
3. Printing Press c. Mass production of books
4. Hieroglyphs a. Picture-based writing
5. Alphabet b. Letters representing sounds
6. Binary c. Numbers written as 0s and 1s
4. True or False:
a. Stone tablets were used before paper was invented.
b. The printing press made it harder to share knowledge.
c. Scrolls were the first type of book.
d. Roman numerals use letters like I, V, and X for numbers.
e. Modern number systems are based on 7 digits.
Part 3: Ways to Record Knowledge
1. Multiple Choice:
Which of the following are used to record knowledge?
a. Books
b. Newspapers
c. Tablets
d. All of the above
Compare and Contrast:
Fill in the table below:
Aspect Ancient Methods Modern Methods
Example of Communication
Speed
Accessibility
1. Reflection:
Which method of communication do you think is better? Why?
Part 3: Process of Block Printing
1. Put the steps in the correct order:
a. Ink is applied to the block.
b. The design is carved onto a wooden block.
c. The block is pressed onto paper or cloth.
2. Answer the following:
a. Why was block printing important in history?
b. What materials were commonly used for block printing?
Part 4: Braille
1. Fill in the blanks:
a. Braille was invented by _______ in the year _______.
b. It is a system of raised _______ that can be read by touch.
2. Answer the following:
a. Why is Braille important for people who are blind or have low vision?
b. How does Braille help in making education inclusive?