Many Cultures Transmitted Complex Knowledge from One Generation to the Next

question 263

Multiple Choice

Many cultures transmitted complex knowledge from one generation to the next without writing or printing. What property of oral language permits the transmission of knowledge across generations?

• A)displacement
• B)phonology
• C)semanticity
• D)systems of communication

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Definitions:

Dishonored

In relation to financial transactions, it refers to the refusal of payment on a check, note, or bill when presented.

Bill of Exchange

A bill of exchange is a written order used primarily in international trade that binds one party to pay a fixed amount of money to another party at a predetermined date or on demand.

Goldsmith

Traditionally, an artisan who crafts objects out of gold, but the term can also refer to a person or establishment dealing in gold and gold products.

Silversmith

An artisan specializing in the creation and manipulation of silver into functional items, jewelry, or art.