Old forms of communication

What is rock art used for in communication?

• Rock art is primarily used for musical expression.

• Rock art is used to convey cultural stories, beliefs, and practices.

• Rock art is mainly a decorative element in architecture.

• Rock art serves as a form of modern advertising.

Which ancient people created rock art in South Africa?

• Zulu people

• Khoikhoi people

• San people

• Xhosa people

How did early humans use drumming to communicate?

• Drumming was primarily used for religious rituals and ceremonies.

• Early humans used drumming to send messages and communicate over long distances.

• Drumming served as a method for early humans to mark time and seasons.

• Early humans used drumming to create music for entertainment.

What messages could be conveyed through drumming?

• Drumming is solely a form of exercise.

• Drumming is only used for military purposes.

• Drumming can convey messages of communication, emotion, celebration, and community.

• Drumming has no emotional significance.

Name one type of rock art found in South Africa.

• San rock paintings

• Mayan hieroglyphs

• Petroglyphs from Europe

• Cave carvings

What materials were used to create rock art?

• Paint

• Synthetic dyes and spray paint

• Plastic and metal scraps

• Natural pigments, charcoal, flowers, and tools like brushes and sticks.

Choose the forms of communication that the San people used.

• Dancing

• Whispering

• Rock painting

• Emails

Which of the following are physical features of the first radio created? Pick 3

• It was large and shaped like a box.

• It had wires and knobs.

• It used an antenna to receive signals.

• It had a touch screen

Pick any three modern forms of communication that the San people didn't use.

• Talking

• Email

• Social media

• Video call

Before modern technology, pigeons were sometimes used to carry messages over long distances.

• True

• False