Louis Braille and the Invention of Braille

Louis Braille and the Invention of Braille

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Interactive Video

History, Science, Education, Special Education

6th - 10th Grade

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Aiden Montgomery

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The video tells the story of Louis Braille, who became blind at a young age and invented the Braille system, a revolutionary reading method for the blind. Despite initial resistance, his system gained global acceptance and has been adapted for various languages and subjects. Braille's legacy is honored worldwide, including a rare asteroid named after him.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which year did the story of Louis Braille begin?

1812

1829

1882

1916

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What caused Louis Braille to lose his sight?

A car accident

A disease

A sharp tool

A fall

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did Louis Braille win a scholarship?

Harvard University

Sorbonne University

Oxford University

Royal Institute for Blind Youth

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the original system that Braille's code was based on?

Sign language

Night writing

Semaphore

Morse code

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many raised dots did Braille's simplified system use?

6

8

12

4

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What tool did Braille use to create his raised dots?

A pen

A needle

An awl

A chisel

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the reasons Braille's system was slow to be adopted?

Technical difficulties

Conservative medical establishment

Political opposition

Lack of funding

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