5 Questions
Who invented a system of raised dots for blind people to read?
Louis Braille
What did Charles Barbier invent?
A system of reading and writing in the dark
How many dots did Louis Braille's system use?
6 dots
What did Louis Braille's system represent with each set of dots?
An alphabet letter
What did Louis Braille become?
A teacher
Study Notes
Braille System
- Louis Braille invented a system of raised dots for blind people to read.
- Charles Barbier invented a system of night writing that used a 12-dot code, which inspired Louis Braille to create his own system.
Braille's System
- Louis Braille's system used a 6-dot code.
- Each set of dots in Louis Braille's system represented letters, words, and symbols.
- Louis Braille became the first blind teacher at the National Institute for Blind Youth in Paris.
Test your knowledge about Louis Braille, the French inventor who revolutionized communication for the blind. Explore his life, achievements, and the invention of the Braille system in this informative quiz.
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