The Evolution of Communication Technology Quiz
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What technology was invented in 1891 for long-distance communication?

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  • Television
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  • Radio (correct)

When did the telegraph revolutionize news and information transmission?

  • 1900
  • 1792 (correct)
  • 1850
  • 1890

Which technology enabled faster message delivery than horses and riders?

  • Television
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • Telegraph (correct)

What technology revolutionized news and information transmission in 1792?

<p>The telegraph (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which technology for long-distance communication was invented first?

<p>Hand-delivered written letters (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What technologies for long-distance communication are still in use today?

<p>The telephone and the radio (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Long-Distance Communication Technologies

  • In 1891, the invention of the telegraph revolutionized long-distance communication.
  • The telegraph enabled faster message delivery than horses and riders.
  • The technology that revolutionized news and information transmission in 1792 was the optical telegraph.
  • The optical telegraph was the first technology invented for long-distance communication.
  • Although the telegraph was invented in 1891, it was the optical telegraph that came first in 1792.
  • Today, long-distance communication technologies that are still in use include the telegraph, among others.

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Test your knowledge of the evolution of communication technology with this quiz. From the early days of hand-delivered letters to the revolutionary impact of the telegraph and the invention of the telephone and radio, explore the key milestones and advancements in long-distance communication.

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