Statistics
History
Miscellanous
Language
Cultural Norms
100
What is the percentage of Deaf people with Deaf parents that use ASL as their primary language?
10%
100
In what decade did the deaf community become considered a cultural minority rather than a group of disabled persons due to the "Deaf President Now" movement?
1980's
100
Other than the word “deaf,” a culturally appropriate way to identify deaf people would be to say they are:?
Deaf & Hard of Hearing
100
American Sign Language is used by most Deaf people in which countries?
USA & Canada
100
If your path is blocked by two signers conversing with each other, what should you do?
Walk through (most minimal interruption)
200
What is the percentage of deaf children that have deaf parents who don't know how to sign and know nothing about being deaf prior to their child's birth?
90%
200
In what decade did schools for the deaf begin using ASL to teach students
1970's
200
In general, the least effective communication strategy between deaf and hearing people is:?
Lip (or speech) reading
200
Historically, american sign language is related to which sign language?
French Sign Language
200
Which of the following are considered rude by deaf people? A. Moving a person aside so you can pass through B. Watching a signed conversation C. Describing a distinctive feature of a person to identify him/her D. Talking (using voice) in the presence of Deaf people
B, D
300
Historically, why were deaf children discouraged from signing at school?
it was forbidden because hearing teachers and administrators believed that forcing the children to try to learn how to speak would make them smarter and and more like the mainstream society - this has since proven to be incorrect.
300
In what decade did ASL gain recognition as a unique and whole language completely different from English?
1960's
300
Among ASL signers, fingerspelling is mainly used in what ways?
To specify brand names & To give names to people and places
300
_________ ________ __________ is a living, unique and wholly naturally occurring language and the Deaf Community has their own set of cultural _________ & ________.
American Sign Language, traditions & values
300
Which of the following are valued in the deaf community? A. For community to govern their own affairs B. Being kept informed about the community and its members C. Restoring one’s hearing D. Ability to speak well E. To have a sense of social obligation and duty to the group F. To develop long term relationships G. To be self-reliant (be your own person)
A, B, E, F
400
ASL is the ____ most commonly used language in the United States.
3rd
400
What movement is considered a breakthrough event that focused the world on the abilities, language, culture, and community of the deaf?
Deaf President Now
400
American sign language makes use of the space in front of a signer’s body to:? A. Convey distance B. Contrast two people, places, things, or ideas C. Express time concepts D. Indicate sentence types
B (A & C are also correct, but you must have B in your answer)
400
To get the attention of a deaf person who is looking the other way, you should:
Tap them on the shoulder
500
What is the estimated percentage of Deaf people married to other Deaf people?
25%
500
Where sis Deaf President Now take place?
Gallaudet University
500
The role of facial expressions, head movements, and eye gaze in american sign language is primarily:
Grammatical
500
The 5 parameters of ASL are:
Handshape, Palm Orientation, Location, Movement, Facial Grammar
500
American sign language is traditionally handed down from generation to generation through:
Deaf Family Members & Residential Schools for the Deaf
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