African Drum Languages and Long-Distance Communication Quiz
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What is the historical significance of African drum language?

  • It was primarily used for entertainment purposes.
  • It was only used for military coordination.
  • It played a crucial role in coordinating activities between different communities. (correct)
  • It had no significant historical importance.
  • How does African drum language compare to Morse code?

  • Morse code is derived from African drum language.
  • African drum language predates Morse code by centuries. (correct)
  • African drum language and Morse code were developed around the same time.
  • Morse code is more efficient than African drum language.
  • What type of messages could be conveyed using African drum language?

  • Sending personal greetings between villages
  • Announcing significant events like weddings and impending attacks (correct)
  • Conveying weather forecasts
  • Only military commands and warnings
  • In what way is African drum language similar to Morse code?

    <p>Different beats represent different words or phrases, similar to Morse code's dots and dashes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the range of communication using the sound of the drum?

    <p>Up to 20 miles</p> Signup and view all the answers

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