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Which of the following is NOT a role fulfilled by media in society?
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?
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?
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?
Which of the following is NOT a reason why media is important?
Which of the following is the correct chronological order of media examples during the Pre-Industrial Age?
Which of the following is the correct chronological order of media examples during the Pre-Industrial Age?
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
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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.
