Impact of Writing on Civilisation
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What is considered one of the most important developments of civilisation?

Writing

What were some of the earliest examples of 'writing' mentioned in the text?

Drawings on cave walls

What writing material did the Egyptians discover 2,500 years ago?

Papyrus

Which ancient civilization is credited with starting the first government postal service?

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

During whose reign did the Romans organize Europe's first postal service?

<p>Augustus Caesar</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happened to the postal service after the collapse of the Roman Empire?

<p>It stopped</p> Signup and view all the answers

What made it possible for people to send messages over long distances and across time?

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

What was one of the earliest examples of 'writing' mentioned in the text?

<p>Drawing animals</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the Romans organize during the reign of Augustus Caesar?

<p>Europe's first postal service</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which material did the Egyptians discover that was light and portable for writing?

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

What kind of messages did messengers carry in Egypt and China after the discovery of papyrus?

<p>Personal and business mail</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Europe's postal service after the collapse of the Roman Empire?

<p>It stopped operating</p> Signup and view all the answers

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