Lesson 1: Introduction to Media and Information Literacy Communication

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Which ancient civilization used pigeons for long-distance communication?

  • Aztecs
  • Egyptians
  • Greeks, Persians, and Romans (correct)
  • Incas

What was the name of the homing pigeon awarded the French War Cross in World War 1?

  • Messenger Marvin
  • Pigeon Pete
  • Cher Ami (correct)
  • Carrier Claude

What is the meaning of the term 'semaphore' according to the text?

  • A type of telegraph system
  • A system of communication using drums and horns
  • A system of communication using smoke signals
  • A system of communication using visual signals with hand-held flags (correct)

When did the United States discontinue the use of Morse code?

<p>2006 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of communication is characterized by spontaneous information exchange without conforming to official rules and formalities?

<p>Informal communication (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which scientist mathematically proved the existence of electromagnetic waves in free space in 1864?

<p>James Clerk Maxwell (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two key components that the source should consider to achieve effective communication?

<p>Development of information and selection of medium or media to be used in disseminating information (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the 10 levels of intimacy in today's communication?

<p>Telegram (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of using smoke signals according to the text?

<p>To transmit news, signal danger, or to gather people to a common area (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered an example of the evolution of communication according to the text?

<p>Fax machine (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of communication according to the text?

<p>Communication is a dynamic process that can range from simple face-to-face conversations to complex media-driven interactions. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an example of the evolution of communication mentioned in the text?

<p>Telegram (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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