9 Questions
What are the three important characteristics of preliterate civilization according to Lindberg?
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.
What is animism?
The belief that spirits with human-like characteristics explain the workings of the universe.
What is the limit of knowledge transmission in preliterate civilization according to Lindberg?
Limited to two generations only
What did Sir Edward Burnett Tylor study to discern important features of preliterate cultures?
Existing cultures that don't use writing
What was the purpose of myths and stories in preliterate cultures?
To reinforce values and attitudes
What did Tylor introduce to distinguish between the thinking of 'primitive people' and 'scientific thinking'?
Animism
What was Tylor's argument about scientific thinking?
It requires written records
How did Lindberg view the animistic thinking of preliterate civilizations compared to Tylor?
Lindberg looked down less upon it than Tylor did
How did preliterate civilizations view the world according to the text?
As children do
Test your knowledge about preliterate culture with this quiz on the invention of writing. Learn about the three important characteristics of preliterate civilizations, including their practical knowledge, fluidity of knowledge, and reliance on oral tradition. Challenge yourself to see how much you know about these early societies before the advent of writing.
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