Pioneers of Translation
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What was the role of most translators in history?

  • They were only involved in scientific works
  • They were hidden characters (correct)
  • They were prominent figures
  • They were only involved in literary works
  • What was the major contribution of translation throughout history?

  • To preserve old knowledge
  • To create new ideas
  • To disseminate knowledge and ideas (correct)
  • To create conflicts between cultures
  • Who were the pioneers in the history of translation?

  • Only clerics
  • Only scholars
  • Only famous authors
  • Several individuals (correct)
  • What is the tone of the passage about the history of translation?

    <p>Neutral</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of the passage?

    <p>The history of translation as a discipline</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be gained by observing the progress of translation over time?

    <p>An appreciation for the work of early translators</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the development of translation reveal about early translators?

    <p>That they laid the groundwork for modern translation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to study the history of translation?

    <p>To understand the evolution of translation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is implied about the early translators' work?

    <p>That it was strenuous and demanding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be concluded about the current state of translation from the text?

    <p>That it has come a long way from its early beginnings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What change occurred in the approach to translation in the 19th century?

    <p>A more scientific approach was adopted</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the implication of the new approach to translation in the 19th century?

    <p>Some texts could be translated accurately, while others could not</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the focus of the new approach to translation in the 19th century?

    <p>Improving the accuracy of translation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the more scientific approach to translation in the 19th century?

    <p>Translation became more objective</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the perspective on translation in the 19th century?

    <p>Translation was seen as a science</p> Signup and view all the answers

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