Deaf History, Emancipation, and Education 1 / 10What was the shared goal of early Deaf education pioneers such as l’Épée, Berthier, and Clerc? To prepare deaf students mainly for manual work in society To demonstrate that deaf people could achieve education, language, and social participation To replace informal signing with structured spoken methods To build schools that were separate from wider society 2 / 10Why was sign language central to the teaching methods of many early Deaf educators? It was easier for hearing teachers to control classrooms It allowed deaf students full access to language and learning It focused mainly on religious instruction It replaced the need for written language 3 / 10What made the Milan Conference of 1880 especially controversial? It introduced bilingual education for the first time Deaf educators were strongly represented in the voting It promoted oralism while largely excluding Deaf voices It focused only on higher education 4 / 10Which long-term effect of the Milan Conference is most accurately described in the articles? Gradual decline of sign language in formal education alongside stronger speech-only methods Immediate replacement of all Deaf schools by mainstream institutions Introduction of bilingual education as a compromise model Equal representation of Deaf teachers in European schools 5 / 10How did World War II change everyday life for many Deaf people in Europe? It increased access to specialised education It caused social isolation, disrupted communities, and discrimination It improved job opportunities in industry It strengthened Deaf organisations across all countries 6 / 10Which example shows Deaf agency and participation during World War II? Deaf people being excluded from factories Deaf people forming resistance or support groups Deaf people avoiding all public roles Deaf schools closing permanently 7 / 10What does emancipation for Deaf people mainly refer to in the articles? Medical treatment of hearing loss Equal rights, language recognition, and participation in society Financial independence Separation from hearing society 8 / 10The suppression of sign language in education after the Milan Conference had long-term negative effects on Deaf people’s language development and identity. True False 9 / 10After World War II, Deaf communities in several European countries rebuilt organisations and advocacy networks. True False 10 / 10The recognition of sign languages in law was mainly symbolic and did not influence real participation in society. True False Your score isThe average score is 0% 0% Restart quiz
