Message in a Bottle: A Brief History

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What was the primary method of communication used by people in ancient times?

  • The Internet
  • Telegraphy
  • Mobile phones
  • Smoke signals and sending messages in bottles (correct)

What was the significance of the bottles found at the turn of the 20th century?

  • They were sent by Ake Viking to his future wife
  • They were used for navigation purposes
  • They were sent by people who were travelling on board the Titanic (correct)
  • They were used for communication during the ancient times

What was the outcome of Ake Viking's attempt to send a message in a bottle in 1956?

  • He received a response from a fellow Swede, and they became friends
  • He received a response from a Sicilian girl, and they got married (correct)
  • He was arrested for littering the ocean
  • He was never heard from again

How did the invention of the telegraph in 1837 impact communication?

<p>It sped up communication dramatically (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a notable use of the telegraph in the given passage?

<p>It was used to catch a criminal, John Tawell (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a concern raised about the impact of modern technology on communication?

<p>It has led to the decline of face-to-face communication (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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