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SIGN LANGUAGE Deaf Culture and History

Question 1 of 10

1

Gradual hearing loss, is called "presbycusis".

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 2 of 10

1

Sounds is measured by decibels. What is the range of decibels (dB) that indicates severe hearing loss?

Select one of the following:

  • 65-95 dB

  • 40-90 dB

  • 50-100 dB

  • 60- 95 dB

Explanation

Question 3 of 10

1

Noise levels above ___dB will harm hearing over time. Noise levels above ____ dB can cause damage to hearing after just one exposure.

Select one or more of the following:

  • 85; 140

  • 80; 140

  • 85; 130

  • 80; 130

Explanation

Question 4 of 10

1

Hearing Aids restore hearing for people who have some ability to hear.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 5 of 10

1

Deaf Community is united by..

Select one or more of the following:

  • Common Language

  • Shared Experiences

  • Pride

  • Values

  • All the Above

Explanation

Question 6 of 10

1

Deaf culture is very rich with its own traditions, story- telling, art, poetry, clubs, sports events, and role models.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 7 of 10

1

The five components to a Sign are:

1. Handshape 2. Palm Orientation 3. Location 4. Movement 5. Nonmanual features or signals (involves movements of the head, mouth, or eyebrows)

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 8 of 10

1

What country was the first public school for deaf children founded? What year was this school founded?

Select one of the following:

  • England, 1760

  • France, 1761

  • France, 1760

  • England, 1761

Explanation

Question 9 of 10

1

What year was the first school for the Deaf founded in America?

Select one of the following:

  • 1761

  • 1871

  • 1817

  • 1861

Explanation

Question 10 of 10

1

American Sign Language is a visual- gestural language.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

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