The power of story (2)

What is the primary function of stories?

• To confuse people

• To teach lessons and share experiences

• To entertain only children

• To sell products

Before written languages, how did people share stories?

• By writing books

• By using gestures and images

• By recording on stone tablets

• By passing notes

What did early people gather around to share stories?

• A large tree

• A fire at night

• A cave wall

• A classroom

What is the significance of oral storytelling?

• It involves no audience

• It doesn't require writing

• It uses books

• It’s used only for entertainment

What are "songlines" primarily used for in Aboriginal culture?

• To describe history

• To map natural landmarks

• To create music

• To name animals

How did Aboriginal people share their stories?

• Through written books

• Through chants, songs, and dances

• By using sign language

• Through cave paintings

What is the first known writing system?

• Hieroglyphs

• Cuneiform

• The alphabet

• Sanskrit

What type of story is "The Epic of Gilgamesh"?

• A short story

• A religious text

• A comedy

• A poem about a king

Where does "The Mahabharata" originate from?

• India

• Greece

• Egypt

• China

What collection contains stories like "Aladdin" and "Ali Baba"?

• The Iliad

• The Bible

• The Thousand and One Nights

• The Mahabharata