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pictograph : a writing containing pictures.
script : a set of letters in which a language is written.
hieroglyphics : the use of pictures and symbols for a word/sound.

letter-press technology : a system by which metal types were pressed on paper.
e-book : an electronic book, which can be read on a digital monitor like computer
or mobile phone.
talking book : an audio book recorded on a digital device.
Braille script : a script of raised dots for use by the blind.

Facts

• Man possesses several abilities, which have led to modern progress and development.
• Pictograph was the first step in development of script.

• Many of the Indian scripts are based on the Brahmi script.
• The numerals are called Indo-Arabic numbers as they were developed in India and were taken to
other parts of the world by Arab traders.
• Earliest paper was made by the Egyptians from a reed called papyrus.

• The Chinese made handmade paper from pulp.
• The invention of the letter press in 1455 led to printing of books in a large number.
• Louis Braille developed a script for the blind called Braille Script.

• E-books and talking books are available commonly.

XERCISE

A. Tick (3) the right option :
1. The earliest form of writing was ____________ .
(a) pictograph (b) hieroglyphics (c) letter-press
2. Many of the Indian scripts are based on the ____________ script.
(a) Sanskrit (b) Brahmi (c) Cuneiform

3. The concepts of zero and decimal system were evolved in ____________ .
(a) England (b) China (c) India
4. The earliest paper was made from papyrus, a ____________ .
(a) reed (b) bark (c) skin

5. Wooden blocks were used for printing in ____________ .
(a) Egypt (b) China (c) Mesopotamia
6. The script for the blind is called the ____________ script.
(a) blind (b) eyeless (c) Braille

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