The Power of Media

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Which of the following is NOT a role fulfilled by media in society?

  • Serving as a public forum for the discussion of important issues
  • Educating and informing
  • Acting as a watchdog for government, business, and other institutions
  • Entertaining and providing an outlet for the imagination (correct)

During which age did people discover the use of fire and develop paper from plants?

  • Pre-Industrial Age (correct)
  • Digital Age
  • Industrial Age
  • Post-Industrial Age

Which of the following is NOT an example of media during the Pre-Industrial Age?

  • Printing press using wood blocks (correct)
  • Papyrus in Egypt
  • Cave paintings
  • Clay tablets in Mesopotamia

Which of the following is NOT a reason why media is important?

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Which of the following is the correct chronological order of media examples during the Pre-Industrial Age?

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Media in Society

  • Media plays various roles in society, such as education, entertainment, persuasion, and information.

Pre-Industrial Age

  • During the Stone Age, people discovered the use of fire and developed paper from plants.

Media Examples during the Pre-Industrial Age

  • Examples of media during the Pre-Industrial Age include: • Cuneiform writing • Papyrus • Quipu • Illuminated manuscripts

  • Radio is NOT an example of media during the Pre-Industrial Age.

Importance of Media

  • Media is important for various reasons, such as: • Providing information and education • Influencing public opinion • Facilitating socialization and social change • Entertaining and promoting cultural values

  • The idea that media is only important for personal entertainment is NOT a reason why media is important.

Chronological Order of Media Examples

  • The correct chronological order of media examples during the Pre-Industrial Age is: • Cuneiform writing • Papyrus • Quipu • Illuminated manuscripts

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