Evolution of Media Quiz

Study Notes

Emergence of fire, paper from plants, and metalworking with tools made of stone, bronze, copper, and iron.
Key media forms included:
- Cave Paintings: Dating back to 35,000 BC, they are some of the earliest forms of human expression.
- Clay Tablets: Utilized in Mesopotamia around 2400 BC for record-keeping and communication.
- Papyrus: Developed in Egypt circa 2500 BC, it became an important writing medium.
- Acta Diurna: Established in Rome in 130 BC as a form of public communication, similar to a newspaper.
- Dibao: A Chinese publication from the 2nd Century, serving as an early news sheet.
- Codex: Used in the Mayan region by the 5th Century as a format for books.
- Printing Press (Wood Blocks): Invented around 220 AD, allowing for the reproduction of texts.

Defined by the use of steam power, machine tools, and mass production techniques.
Key media advancements included:
- Printing Press for Mass Production: Revolutionized publishing by 1900, enabling widespread book distribution.
- The London Gazette: First published in 1740, it was an early newspaper in England.
- Typewriter (1800): Streamlined writing processes, enhancing communication and documentation.
- Telephone (1876): Innovated personal and professional communication over distances.
- Motion Pictures: Development began around 1890, resulting in early film exhibitions.
- Telegraph: Enhanced long-distance messaging capabilities.

Marked by the invention of the transistor, which led to advancements in electronic communication.
Influential media forms included:
- Transistor Radio: Allowed for portable access to radio broadcasts.
- Television (1941): Became a primary medium for entertainment and news.
- Mainframe Computers: Large electronic computers, like the IBM 704, emerged in the 1960s.
- OHP and LCD Projectors: Innovated presentations and educational formats.