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What is the writing system developed by the Sumerians called?
What is the writing system developed by the Sumerians called?
What material did Egyptians use to write their texts?
What material did Egyptians use to write their texts?
Which of the following is not a development of communication technology mentioned?
Which of the following is not a development of communication technology mentioned?
What was the primary use of Sumerian clay tablets?
What was the primary use of Sumerian clay tablets?
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Which civilization is credited with the invention of writing?
Which civilization is credited with the invention of writing?
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What was the primary innovation of Johann Gutenberg's printing press?
What was the primary innovation of Johann Gutenberg's printing press?
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Which device was widely recognized for its impact on communication in the early 20th century?
Which device was widely recognized for its impact on communication in the early 20th century?
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What year was the World Wide Web invented?
What year was the World Wide Web invented?
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What key concept did Nikola Tesla introduce in the early 1900s that relates to modern communication?
What key concept did Nikola Tesla introduce in the early 1900s that relates to modern communication?
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Which advancement allowed multiple components of a computer to be placed on a single chip?
Which advancement allowed multiple components of a computer to be placed on a single chip?
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Which milestone in internet technology occurred in 1999?
Which milestone in internet technology occurred in 1999?
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What type of technology is primarily used in social media platforms for user interaction?
What type of technology is primarily used in social media platforms for user interaction?
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What is a common concern related to social media interactions?
What is a common concern related to social media interactions?
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Study Notes
Lesson 1: The Development of Information Age
- Learners demonstrate understanding of communication and information technology development from ancient to present, and its impact.
- Students will be able to:
- Describe the development of communication & information technology from ancient times to present.
- Depict the impact of information technology development on society.
- Describe how social media has impacted lives.
Word Bank
- clay tablet
- papyrus
- electronics
- social media
- Gutenberg
- woodblock printing
- internet
Sumerian Cuneiform
- Sumerians were the first civilization to invent writing.
- Cuneiform is a system of writing.
- It consists of triangular marks.
- These marks appeared around 3100 BC.
- Pictograms (pictures) were the basis of cuneiform writing.
- Used for record keeping (trade).
- Evolved to include laws and stories.
- Sumerian clay tablets contained historical information.
Egyptian Writing
- Egyptians used ink and brushes on papyrus.
- Their writing had pictorial symbols called hieroglyphics.
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Description
This quiz assesses learners' understanding of the evolution of communication and information technology from ancient civilizations to the modern era. It explores the significant impacts of these developments on society, including the rise of social media. Prepare to dive into the historical milestones and transformations in information sharing.
