Evolution of Mass Media: 15th - 19th Century
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When was the first telephone call made?

  • 1876 (correct)
  • 1825
  • 1890
  • 1895
  • Who invented the cinematograph?

  • Nicephore Niepce
  • Thomas Edison
  • Johannes Gutenberg
  • Auguste and Louis Lumiere (correct)
  • What significant development happened in 1830?

  • The phonograph was patented
  • The first newspaper in English was published
  • Telegraphy was independently developed (correct)
  • The first permanent photograph was taken
  • In which year was the Tabulating Machine Co. founded?

    <p>1896</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What invention did Thomas Edison patent in 1878?

    <p>Phonograph</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was the first dated printed book known, 'Diamond Sutra', printed?

    <p>868 AD</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who invented movable clay type in 1041?

    <p>Chinese innovator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what year did Johannes Gutenberg print the first book on a printing press with movable type?

    <p>1453 AD</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did newspapers first develop?

    <p>1600s</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What technological advancements drove the growth of mass media during the 20th century?

    <p>Physical duplication technologies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which technology allowed for the duplication of books, newspapers, and movies at low prices during the 20th century?

    <p>Physical duplication technologies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant event occurred in 1957 related to satellite technology?

    <p>Telstar satellite transmits an image across the Atlantic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which media device was invented in 1963 in the Netherlands?

    <p>Audiocassette</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the Vietnam War impact media coverage in 1965?

    <p>Vietnam War became the first war to be televised</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which technological development occurred in 1970 that was a progenitor to the Internet?

    <p>ARPANET developed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which year saw the introduction of the Compact Disc on the Japanese market?

    <p>1982</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event took place in 1991 that marked a significant development in internet technology?

    <p>World-Wide Web (WWW) is publicly released by Tim Berners-Lee at CERN</p> Signup and view all the answers

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