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What significant discovery did early hominids make around 4.5 million years ago?
What significant discovery did early hominids make around 4.5 million years ago?
- Metallurgy
- Domestication of animals
- Fire (correct)
- Agriculture
Which of the following materials was NOT used by prehistoric inhabitants for tool making?
Which of the following materials was NOT used by prehistoric inhabitants for tool making?
- Stone
- Metals
- Plastic (correct)
- Wood
What were petroglyphs and pictographs primarily used for by prehistoric humans?
What were petroglyphs and pictographs primarily used for by prehistoric humans?
- Measurement of time
- Agricultural documentation
- Communication and storytelling (correct)
- Religious ceremonies
Which activity did NOT involve the use of stone tools by early hominids?
Which activity did NOT involve the use of stone tools by early hominids?
What was a primary function of the crude stone tools used by prehistoric inhabitants?
What was a primary function of the crude stone tools used by prehistoric inhabitants?
What does the term 'information' encompass?
What does the term 'information' encompass?
Which of the following is NOT included in the definition of information?
Which of the following is NOT included in the definition of information?
How can knowledge form part of information?
How can knowledge form part of information?
Which element is least related to processed information?
Which element is least related to processed information?
What is a defining characteristic of information?
What is a defining characteristic of information?
What significant development in manufacturing occurred during the industrial age?
What significant development in manufacturing occurred during the industrial age?
Which invention facilitated long-distance communication during the industrial age?
Which invention facilitated long-distance communication during the industrial age?
What was a primary effect of the industrial revolution on society?
What was a primary effect of the industrial revolution on society?
Which of the following best describes the economic change during the industrial age?
Which of the following best describes the economic change during the industrial age?
What type of tools were replaced during the industrial age?
What type of tools were replaced during the industrial age?
What does literacy enable individuals to do in their communities?
What does literacy enable individuals to do in their communities?
Which of the following best describes the nature of literacy?
Which of the following best describes the nature of literacy?
What is NOT a component of literacy as defined?
What is NOT a component of literacy as defined?
How does literacy contribute to personal development?
How does literacy contribute to personal development?
Which statement best illustrates the impact of literacy on society?
Which statement best illustrates the impact of literacy on society?
What is the first step in the process of information literacy?
What is the first step in the process of information literacy?
Which of the following actions demonstrates effective information literacy skills?
Which of the following actions demonstrates effective information literacy skills?
What does the process of evaluating information in information literacy entail?
What does the process of evaluating information in information literacy entail?
Which skill is NOT part of effective information literacy?
Which skill is NOT part of effective information literacy?
What is the ultimate goal of developing information literacy skills?
What is the ultimate goal of developing information literacy skills?
What is the primary purpose of media literacy in education?
What is the primary purpose of media literacy in education?
Which of the following skills is NOT associated with media literacy?
Which of the following skills is NOT associated with media literacy?
How does media literacy contribute to critical thinking skills?
How does media literacy contribute to critical thinking skills?
Which aspect of media literacy emphasizes the analysis of communication?
Which aspect of media literacy emphasizes the analysis of communication?
What can be considered a key component of media literacy?
What can be considered a key component of media literacy?
What is technology literacy?
What is technology literacy?
Which of the following aspects is NOT included in technology literacy?
Which of the following aspects is NOT included in technology literacy?
How does technology literacy impact communication?
How does technology literacy impact communication?
Which of the following best describes the integration component of technology literacy?
Which of the following best describes the integration component of technology literacy?
Why is responsible use a critical element of technology literacy?
Why is responsible use a critical element of technology literacy?
Which of the following is considered a form of media?
Which of the following is considered a form of media?
What best defines the term 'media' in the context of communication?
What best defines the term 'media' in the context of communication?
Which of the following is NOT an example of media?
Which of the following is NOT an example of media?
Which characteristic is essential for something to be classified as media?
Which characteristic is essential for something to be classified as media?
In terms of mass communication, which of the following objects can qualify as media?
In terms of mass communication, which of the following objects can qualify as media?
What was the first known newspaper in history?
What was the first known newspaper in history?
Which of these materials was used for writing before the invention of paper?
Which of these materials was used for writing before the invention of paper?
In which era was the printing press using wood blocks developed?
In which era was the printing press using wood blocks developed?
What ancient civilization is credited with creating clay tablets around 2400 BC?
What ancient civilization is credited with creating clay tablets around 2400 BC?
Which of the following is an example of early written communication from China?
Which of the following is an example of early written communication from China?
Which invention is credited to Alexander Graham Bell?
Which invention is credited to Alexander Graham Bell?
Which development in motion picture technology happened first?
Which development in motion picture technology happened first?
In which century did the printing press significantly contribute to mass production?
In which century did the printing press significantly contribute to mass production?
Which of the following statements is true regarding newspapers?
Which of the following statements is true regarding newspapers?
What innovation was introduced in the year 1926?
What innovation was introduced in the year 1926?
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Study Notes
Pre-Industrial Age (Before 1700s)
- Early hominids discovered fire and developed paper from plants around 4.5 million years ago.
- Prehistoric tools included crude stone tools for hunting and gathering, leading to rock art creation.
- Prehistoric arts like petroglyphs and pictographs are considered early traditional media.
- Significant artifacts include cave paintings (35,000 BC) and clay tablets from Mesopotamia (2400 BC).
- Papyrus emerged in Egypt around 2500 BC, and the Acta Diurna, an early form of newspaper, appeared in Rome in 130 BC.
- The Dibao (2nd Century) in China and wood block printing (220 AD) represent early print media.
Industrial Age (1700s - 1930s)
- The Industrial Age began with the Industrial Revolution in Great Britain, marking a shift from tools to machines, such as the power loom and steam engine.
- This era redefined manufacturing and commerce, facilitating mass production of goods.
- Long-distance communication advanced with the invention of the telegraph, enabling message transmission over significant distances.
- The London Gazette, published in 1640, is recognized as one of the first newspapers.
- Technological innovations included the printing press for mass production in the 19th century, the typewriter developed in 1800, and Alexander Graham Bell's telephone invention in 1876.
- Motion picture photography began in 1890, leading to commercial motion pictures in 1913 and the first sound film in 1926.
Key Concepts of Literacy
- Literacy is the ability to identify, understand, interpret, create, and communicate through written materials, allowing individuals to pursue goals and engage in society.
- Information literacy involves recognizing the need for information and effectively locating, evaluating, and using it.
- Media literacy, emerging in the 21st century, encompasses the ability to access, analyze, evaluate, create, and reflect upon various forms of communication.
- Technology literacy refers to using technology tools responsibly and effectively to manage, integrate, create, and communicate information.
Media
- Media includes physical objects for communication, such as radio, television, computers, and films.
- It encompasses any object utilized to convey messages to an audience.
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