10 Questions
True or false: Literature can include oral literature, also known as orature, which has been transcribed?
True
True or false: Literature is only considered to be an art form when it includes prose and fiction?
True
True or false: Literature is solely a method of entertainment and does not have any other roles?
False
True or false: Literature can include non-fiction genres such as biography, diaries, memoir, letters, and essays?
True
True or false: The term 'literature' derives from the Latin word 'literatura' which means 'learning, a writing, grammar'?
True
What is a key characteristic of civilizations according to the text?
Development of the state and social stratification
What distinguishes civilizations from non-centralized tribal societies?
Hierarchical social classes and dense settlements
What is often implied when a civilization is described as 'more advanced'?
Larger and more complex culture
What additional feature is often associated with civilizations?
Technological advancement and infrastructure
What symbolic system of communication is characteristic of civilizations?
Writing system
Study Notes
Literature
- Literature can include oral literature, also known as orature, which has been transcribed
- Literature is not solely fiction; it can include non-fiction genres such as biography, diaries, memoir, letters, and essays
- The term 'literature' derives from the Latin word 'literatura', which means 'learning, a writing, grammar'
Civilizations
- A key characteristic of civilizations is the presence of a symbolic system of communication
- Civilizations are distinguished from non-centralized tribal societies by the presence of a centralized authority
- When a civilization is described as 'more advanced', it often implies a higher level of social, cultural, and technological development
- Civilizations often have an additional feature: a high level of urbanization
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