Quiz 1

Direction: Read each question carefully before selecting your answer.

1. What is the meaning of the Greek roots from which the word "calligraphy" is derived?

A. Ancient writing

B. Beautiful writing

C. Cultural writing

D. Artistic writing

2. Which of the following is NOT a civilization mentioned as having its unique styles and scripts of calligraphy?

A. Mesopotamian

B. Egyptian

C. Roman

D. Chinese

3. In contemporary society, calligraphy finds applications in which of the following fields?

A. Graphic design

B. Branding

C. Art

D. All of the above

4. Which of the following is NOT a calligraphic style mentioned in the text?

A. Italic

B. Gothic

C. Roman

D. Arabic

5. In the digital age, what role does calligraphy play in design and communication?

A. It adds a human touch and personality to designs

B. It is used for creating digital fonts

C. It is used for coding websites

D. It is used for creating digital art

6. Calligraphy offers a means of personal expression through which of the following?

A. Handwritten letters

B. Quotes

C. Artistic compositions

D. All of the above

7. Calligraphy dates back to:

A. Ancient civilizations

B. The Middle Ages

C. The Renaissance

D. The 19th century

8. The resurgence of interest and innovation in calligraphy is due to:

A. Its timeless elegance

B. Its integration with modern techniques and technology

C. Both A and B

D. Neither A nor B

9. Each calligraphic style represents a unique:

A. Cultural heritage

B. Aesthetic tradition

C. Both A and B

D. Neither A nor B

10. In the context of the text, typography is:

A. A style of calligraph 

B. A method of carving words into stone

C. A crucial element in design and communication in the digital age

D. A type of font used in medieval manuscripts