1. The earliest humans had words for various colours, including orange.

a) True
b) False
2. According to Brent Berlin and Paul Kay's study, people across different cultures developed colour
words in the same order.
a) True
b) False
3. Blue is the most commonly used colour word across different cultures.
a) True
b) False
4. Humans perceive more shades of green than any other colour.
a) True
b) False
5. Purple has a root word, unlike many other common colour words.
a) True
b) False
6. Orange the fruit came before the use of the word 'orange' for colour.
a) True
b) False
7. Red is the only colour with a Proto-Indo-European root that simply meant 'red.'
a) True
b) False
8. Yellow is related to words like gold, glimmer, glow, and gleam.
a) True
b) False
9. The word 'blue' originated from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'yellow.'
a) True
b) False
10.The explosion of colour words over time signifies the evolving role of colour in human expression.
a) True
b) False
11.What did the earliest humans initially have words for?
a) Colours
b) Objects and actions
c) Numbers
d) Shapes
12.According to the landmark study by Brent Berlin and Paul Kay, if a language only had three colour
words, what were they?
a) Black, white, red
b) Red, green, blue
c) Yellow, green, blue
d) Black, blue, brown
13.Why do humans have a strong emotional reaction to the colour red?
a) Due to its association with the sky
b) Due to its relationship with plants
c) Because it has survival significance
d) Because it is very rare in nature
14.Where does the English word 'white' originate from?
a) Latin
b) Proto-Indo-European root kweit
c) Proto-Indo-European root bhleg
d) Sanskrit
15.Which colour has a Proto-Indo-European root that meant to shine?
a) Red
b) Yellow
c) Green
d) Blue
16.Why do humans perceive more shades of green than any other colour?
a) Because green is rare in nature
b) Because green is the most visually fundamental colour
 c) Because our ancestors were surrounded by green
d) Because green has a P.I.E. root that meant to grow
17.According to the 2016 study by Hannah J. Haynie and Claire Bowern, which type of colour do humans
find easier to communicate?
a) Warm colours
b) Cool colours
c) Neutral colours
d) Bright colours
18.What was the original term for the colour between yellow and red?
a) Yellowish-red
b) Geoluhread
c) Naranga
d) Bright-orange
19.How did the word 'orange' come about for the colour?
a) Derived from the word 'brightness'
b) Imported by Portuguese merchants
c) Originated from Latin
d) Invented by the ancient Greeks
20.Why did ancient hunters come up with the euphemism 'bero' for bears?
a) Bears were considered holy animals
b) Bears were rare and precious
c) Due to superstitions and fear
d) To honour the animal's strength
21.Explain how the words for colours evolved according to the video.
The words for colours evolved over tens of thousands of years from words for objects and actions into
the names of colours we use today.
22.Describe the significance of the order in which colour words were developed in different languages.
The order in which colour words were developed in different languages followed a similar
chronological pattern, starting with black and white, then adding red, yellow, green, blue, brown, and
so on.
23.Why do humans perceive warm colours more easily than cool colours, based on the information
provided in the video?
Humans perceive warm colours more easily than cool colours possibly due to the significance of warm
colours in human history and culture, making them more emotionally salient.
24.Discuss the impact of human history and culture on the development of colour names.
Human history and culture influenced the development of colour names by associating certain colours
with survival needs, emotions, and natural phenomena.
25.Why do you think there are more common colour words for warm colours than cool colours in various
languages?
There are more common colour words for warm colours than cool colours in various languages
possibly because warm colours had more immediate relevance and importance to early humans.
26.Explain the connection between language development and the perception of colours.
The development of language influenced the perception of colours by shaping how colours were named
and categorised based on their cultural significance.
27.How has the perception and naming of colours evolved over time, according to the video?
The perception and naming of colours have evolved over time from basic distinctions like light and
dark to a wide range of nuanced colour names reflecting human creativity and expression.
28.Reflect on the role of colour in human communication and expression.
Colour plays a significant role in human communication and expression by conveying emotions,
cultural meanings, and personal preferences.
29.Discuss the relationship between colour naming and human creativity.
The relationship between colour naming and human creativity is evident in the diverse and imaginative
ways in which colours are described and used for artistic expression.
30.In your opinion, why do humans have a limited number of colour words in daily use despite perceiving
millions of colour gradations?
Humans have a limited number of colour words in daily use despite perceiving millions of colour
gradations possibly due to the practicality of language usage and the prioritisation of essential colour
distinctions for communication.