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What was a primary form of communication used during the Prehistoric Age?
Which era is characterized by the development of the printing press?
What significant communication tool emerged in the Electronic Age?
During which age did people first use papyrus as a medium for communication?
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What was a major focus of the Information Age?
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Which web browser was developed first among the listed options?
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What year was Google Search launched?
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Which of the following social networks was launched last?
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What year did Tumblr enter the microblogging space?
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Which video sharing platform was introduced two years after Vimeo?
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In what year did WhatsApp start providing instant messaging services?
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Which portable computer was developed first?
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What year was iCloud introduced?
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Which invention is credited to Alexander Graham Bell?
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Who were the pioneers of motion picture technology in the 1890s?
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What type of device did the invention of transistors lead to in the 1940s?
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Which of the following describes the period known as the Information Age?
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Which computer was the first to be referred to as a 'personal computer' in the 1960s?
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Study Notes
Overview of Media Evolution
- Media channels are tools for transmitting and communicating messages.
- Key roles of media include entertaining, educating, serving as a public forum, and acting as a watchdog.
Historical Ages of Media
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Prehistoric Age (Before 1700s)
- Development of communication through sounds, symbols, and early forms such as cave paintings, papyrus, and clay tablets.
- Significant innovations included the invention of the printing press using wood blocks around 220 AD.
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Industrial Age (1700-1930s)
- Marked by the use of steam power and machinery.
- Key inventions include the typewriter (1876), telephone by Alexander Graham Bell, and growth of newspaper production.
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Electronic Age (1930-1980s)
- Introduction of the transistor revolutionized communication technology.
- Notable advancements included the transistor radio (1947), the first commercial TV in the 1950s, and large electronic computers like UNIVAC I (1951).
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Information Age (1990s-2000s)
- Characterized by rapid advancements due to the internet, leading to the rise of social networks and digital communication.
- Development of key web browsers: WorldWideWeb (1990), Mosaic (1993), and Google Chrome (2008).
- Blogging platforms emerged, including Blogger (1999) and Wordpress (2003).
- Social networking sites flourished such as Facebook (2004) and LinkedIn (2003).
Key Innovations by Age
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Prehistoric Age Innovations
- Cave paintings (35,000 BC)
- Papyrus in Egypt (2500 BC)
- Acta Diurna in Rome (130 BC)
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Industrial Age Innovations
- Newspaper production began in Germany (1600s)
- Motion pictures developed in the 1890s
- Punch cards introduced for data processing.
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Electronic Age Innovations
- Mainframe computers in the 1930s
- Personal computers emerged in the 1960s
- Invention of overhead projectors and first Apple computer (1975).
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Information Age Innovations
- Emergence of major search engines like Google Search (1995) and Yahoo (1997).
- Growth of microblogging platforms such as Twitter (2006) and visual sharing sites like YouTube (2005).
- Rise of instant messaging apps like Skype (2003) and WhatsApp (2009).
Portable and Cloud Technology
- Key portable computer types introduced:
- Laptop (1981), Tablet (2000), and Smartphone (2011).
- Development of cloud storage solutions:
- Dropbox and One Drive (2007), iCloud (2011).
Summary of Significant Trends
- Continuous evolution in media technology from physical forms to digital solutions.
- Increasing emphasis on instant communication and information sharing.
- Shifting focus from traditional media to interactive and user-generated content in the digital age.
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Explore the evolution of media from the Prehistoric Age to the New Information Age. This quiz delves into the significance of media in communication, entertainment, education, and its role as a watchdog. Test your knowledge on how different media channels have shaped human interaction and societal development.
