22 Questions
Who is James Augustus Hicky?
The man behind India's first newspaper
What was Hicky's Bengal Gazette known for?
Having expletives and poems
How did Andrew Otis gain access to copies of Hicky's Bengal Gazette?
By spending time in Calcutta and asking strangers
Which industry does the author criticize for not indicating whether articles are opinion or not?
The tech industry
What did the author's dissertation focus on?
The design of online news platforms
What is the significance of the 1781 rebellion against the East India Company?
It came closer than the 1857 rebellion to defeating the British
Who sued James Hicky for libel?
Warren Hastings
What motivated James Hicky to become a journalist?
Financial gain
What was the main difficulty in accessing copies of 'Hicky's Bengal Gazette'?
Limited availability in libraries
What did the author learn from studying 'Hicky's Bengal Gazette' in relation to journalism?
The importance of credibility and trust
Which of the following is NOT a type of material or information that can be found in newspapers?
Sports highlights
What is the frequency of a bimonthly newspaper?
Once every two months
Which country established the first newspaper in Africa?
France
Which newspaper is credited for paving the way for most of the newspapers in Africa today?
Cape Town Gazette and African Advertiser
Which newspaper was the first independent newspaper in South Africa?
South African Commercial Advertiser
What was the main purpose of the government in using newspapers?
To use newspapers as a mouthpiece
Which of the following is NOT a type of material or information that can be found in newspapers?
Recipes
What is the frequency of a weekly newspaper?
Printed once every week
What was the first newspaper established in Africa?
Annonces, Affiches et Avis Divers pour les Colonies des Isles de France et de Bourbon
Which newspaper was printed at the Royal Printing Office in Port Louis?
The first Indian Ocean newspaper
Which newspaper was printed weekly from August 16, 1800, to around 1929 by the British South African Government?
Cape Town Gazette and African Advertiser
Which newspaper was censored several times by the orders of Governor of Cape Town?
South African Commercial Advertiser
Test your knowledge on the fascinating history of India's first newspaper, Hicky's Bengal Gazette, and its controversial founder James Augustus Hicky. Explore the challenges faced by Hicky and the impact of his publication on the society of colonial Calcutta.
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