1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10.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.