5 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a role fulfilled by media in society?
Entertaining and providing an outlet for the imagination
During which age did people discover the use of fire and develop paper from plants?
Pre-Industrial Age
Which of the following is NOT an example of media during the Pre-Industrial Age?
Printing press using wood blocks
Which of the following is NOT a reason why media is important?
Promoting consumerism
Which of the following is the correct chronological order of media examples during the Pre-Industrial Age?
Cave paintings, Clay tablets in Mesopotamia, Papyrus in Egypt, Acta Diurna in Rome
Study Notes
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
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Examples of media during the Pre-Industrial Age include: • Cuneiform writing • Papyrus • Quipu • Illuminated manuscripts
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Radio is NOT an example of media during the Pre-Industrial Age.
Importance of Media
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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
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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
Test your knowledge on the importance of media in society and its various roles. Explore how media serves as a platform for entertainment, education, public discourse, and as a watchdog. Learn why media is a crucial tool for transmitting and communicating messages.
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