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?

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

Informal communication Signup and view all the answers

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

James Clerk Maxwell Signup and view all the answers

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

Development of information and selection of medium or media to be used in disseminating information Signup and view all the answers

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

Telegram Signup and view all the answers

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

To transmit news, signal danger, or to gather people to a common area Signup and view all the answers

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

Fax machine Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of communication according to the text?

Communication is a dynamic process that can range from simple face-to-face conversations to complex media-driven interactions. Signup and view all the answers

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

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Lesson 1: Introduction to Media and Information Literacy Communication

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Which ancient civilization used pigeons for long-distance communication?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What is the definition of communication according to the text?

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

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