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The Invention of Writing

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What are the three important characteristics of preliterate civilization according to Lindberg?

They have a practical understanding of how things work, knowledge is transmitted through written texts, and they have a scientific explanation of natural phenomena.

They have a theoretical understanding of how things work, knowledge is transmitted orally, and they have a collection of myths and stories about the universe and natural phenomena.

They have a theoretical understanding of how things work, knowledge is transmitted through written texts, and they have a scientific explanation of natural phenomena.

They have a practical understanding of how things work, knowledge is transmitted orally, and they have a collection of myths and stories about the universe and natural phenomena. (correct)

What is animism?

The belief that practical skills are more important than theoretical knowledge.

The belief that written texts are the most important form of knowledge transmission.

The belief that natural phenomena can be explained through scientific experimentation.

The belief that spirits with human-like characteristics explain the workings of the universe. (correct)

What is the limit of knowledge transmission in preliterate civilization according to Lindberg?

Limited to four generations only

Limited to two generations only (correct)

Limited to one generation only

Limited to three generations only

What did Sir Edward Burnett Tylor study to discern important features of preliterate cultures?

Existing cultures that don't use writing Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of myths and stories in preliterate cultures?

To reinforce values and attitudes Signup and view all the answers

What did Tylor introduce to distinguish between the thinking of 'primitive people' and 'scientific thinking'?

Animism Signup and view all the answers

What was Tylor's argument about scientific thinking?

It requires written records Signup and view all the answers

How did Lindberg view the animistic thinking of preliterate civilizations compared to Tylor?

Lindberg looked down less upon it than Tylor did Signup and view all the answers

How did preliterate civilizations view the world according to the text?

As children do Signup and view all the answers

The Invention of Writing

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Questions and Answers

What are the three important characteristics of preliterate civilization according to Lindberg?

What is animism?

What is the limit of knowledge transmission in preliterate civilization according to Lindberg?

What did Sir Edward Burnett Tylor study to discern important features of preliterate cultures?

What was the purpose of myths and stories in preliterate cultures?

What did Tylor introduce to distinguish between the thinking of 'primitive people' and 'scientific thinking'?

What was Tylor's argument about scientific thinking?

How did Lindberg view the animistic thinking of preliterate civilizations compared to Tylor?

How did preliterate civilizations view the world according to the text?

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