16 Questions
What method of communication was used in ancient times?
Smoke signals
What was found on the Titanic?
Bottles with messages
What was the outcome of Ake Viking's message in a bottle?
He got married to the person who found the bottle
How did the police catch John Tawell?
Through a telegram
What is the current method of communication in Jordan?
Both telegrams and mobile phones
What has happened to face-to-face communication with the invention of mobile phones and the Internet?
We are in danger of forgetting it
What happened when Tara Taylor uploaded a photo of her daughter on social media?
A friend spotted a problem with one of the child's eyes
What was the outcome of the problem detected in Tara Taylor's daughter's eye?
The girl's sight was saved
What was the primary purpose of sending messages in a bottle?
To send messages over long distances
What was the significance of the telegraph in 1837?
It revolutionized communication by increasing speed
What is the common thread between Ake Viking and Tara Taylor's stories?
Both used an unconventional method to communicate with someone who changed their life
What has been the primary consequence of the invention of the mobile phone and the Internet?
A fundamental change in the way people communicate
What is the current state of telegram usage in Jordan?
It is still available but not widely used
What was the outcome of the problem detected in Tara Taylor's daughter's eye?
The girl's sight was saved
What is a potential challenge of the increased use of mobile phones and the Internet?
Forgetting how to communicate face-to-face
What is the primary difference between the way people communicated in the past and the present?
The speed of communication
Study Notes
Communication Through History
- People have been using various methods of communication at a distance since ancient times, including smoke signals.
- After writing developed, more ingenious methods of delivering messages were invented, such as sending messages in bottles.
Interesting Communication Stories
- In 1956, Ake Viking sent a letter in a bottle, which was found by Paolina, a Sicilian girl, and they eventually got married.
- Two bottles sent by people on board the Titanic in 1912 were found, showing that they had been at sea for over 90 years.
The Invention of the Telegraph
- The telegraph was invented in 1837, dramatically speeding up communication.
- The telegraph helped catch a criminal, John Tawell, who escaped on a train to London in 1837.
Modern Communication
- Jordan has over six million mobile phones in use, but it is still possible to send telegrams through the Jordan Post Company.
- The invention of the mobile phone and the Internet has transformed the way people communicate, allowing messages to be delivered in seconds.
The Impact of the Internet
- While the Internet has changed the way people communicate, there is a concern that it may be eroding face-to-face communication skills.
- However, there are also examples of the Internet changing people's lives for the better, such as the case of Tara Taylor, whose daughter's rare disease was diagnosed after a friend spotted a problem with her eye in a social media photo.
Communication Through History
- People have been using various methods of communication at a distance since ancient times, including smoke signals.
- After writing developed, more ingenious methods of delivering messages were invented, such as sending messages in bottles.
Interesting Communication Stories
- In 1956, Ake Viking sent a letter in a bottle, which was found by Paolina, a Sicilian girl, and they eventually got married.
- Two bottles sent by people on board the Titanic in 1912 were found, showing that they had been at sea for over 90 years.
The Invention of the Telegraph
- The telegraph was invented in 1837, dramatically speeding up communication.
- The telegraph helped catch a criminal, John Tawell, who escaped on a train to London in 1837.
Modern Communication
- Jordan has over six million mobile phones in use, but it is still possible to send telegrams through the Jordan Post Company.
- The invention of the mobile phone and the Internet has transformed the way people communicate, allowing messages to be delivered in seconds.
The Impact of the Internet
- While the Internet has changed the way people communicate, there is a concern that it may be eroding face-to-face communication skills.
- However, there are also examples of the Internet changing people's lives for the better, such as the case of Tara Taylor, whose daughter's rare disease was diagnosed after a friend spotted a problem with her eye in a social media photo.
This quiz explores the different ways people have communicated over distance throughout history, from ancient smoke signals to modern methods.
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