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What is the writing system developed by the Sumerians called?
What is the writing system developed by the Sumerians called?
- Cuneiform (correct)
- Hieroglyphics
- Electronics
- Papyrus
What material did Egyptians use to write their texts?
What material did Egyptians use to write their texts?
- Papyrus reeds (correct)
- Cuneiform stones
- Woodblock prints
- Clay tablets
Which of the following is not a development of communication technology mentioned?
Which of the following is not a development of communication technology mentioned?
- Digital projectors (correct)
- Social media platforms
- Gutenberg's printing press
- Clay tablets
What was the primary use of Sumerian clay tablets?
What was the primary use of Sumerian clay tablets?
Which civilization is credited with the invention of writing?
Which civilization is credited with the invention of writing?
What was the primary innovation of Johann Gutenberg's printing press?
What was the primary innovation of Johann Gutenberg's printing press?
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?
What year was the World Wide Web invented?
What year was the World Wide Web invented?
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?
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?
Which milestone in internet technology occurred in 1999?
Which milestone in internet technology occurred in 1999?
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?
What is a common concern related to social media interactions?
What is a common concern related to social media interactions?
Flashcards
Cuneiform Writing
Cuneiform Writing
A system of writing using triangular marks, developed in Sumer around 3100 BC.
Sumerian Clay Tablets
Sumerian Clay Tablets
Used by the Sumerians to record information, including trade, history, laws, and stories.
Hieroglyphics
Hieroglyphics
Pictorial symbols used by the Egyptians for writing.
Papyrus
Papyrus
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Block Printing
Block Printing
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Movable Type
Movable Type
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Printing Press
Printing Press
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Integrated Circuits
Integrated Circuits
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Personal Computer
Personal Computer
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World Wide Web
World Wide Web
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Social Media
Social Media
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Internet
Internet
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Information Superhighway
Information Superhighway
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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
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Video Sharing Services
Video Sharing Services
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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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