History of Radio - Italian Exam Questions PDF
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This document contains questions and answers about the history of radio, including inventors, uses, and broadcasting. It touches upon historical events such as the Titanic disaster and World War I, along with the important role of radio during these times. The document discusses early radio technology and its use in different contexts.
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INGLESE ESERCITAZIONE DOMANDE E RISPOSTE What is the radio? Radio is a tool of communication and entertainment. Who invented the radio? Marconi invented radio in 1896, that was used in Titanic disaster Tell about inventors and inventions before Marconi: Other inventors...
INGLESE ESERCITAZIONE DOMANDE E RISPOSTE What is the radio? Radio is a tool of communication and entertainment. Who invented the radio? Marconi invented radio in 1896, that was used in Titanic disaster Tell about inventors and inventions before Marconi: Other inventors were: HERTS was the first to prove transmission of electric wawes TESLA invented Tesla coil, an induction coil ALEXANDERSON invented an alternator to make transmission of the voice Which was the first use of the radio? The Radio was used: -in AVIATION to send S.O.S -in MILITARY sector, during World war I -in OCEANGOING SHIPS Before the invention of the radio the important communications were send by carrier pigeons. Which was the mission of B.B.C.? -The BBC was founded in 1922 by six companies. -The mission of BBC was: -TO INFORM -TO EDUCATE -TO ENTERTAIN When was the radio founded in Italy? In Italy the radio was founded in 1924 URI and began broadcasting on October 6 What was the first name of the radio? The first name of the italian radio was URI, italian radio union How did it change? In 1927 URI became EIAR What was the first King’s speech? King GEORGE V did the first King’s speech addressed the subjects of the Empire, at Christmass. Which was another important speech? The abdication speech done by King Edward VIII, to abdicate of the throne in 1936 Why did the king abdicate? The King abdicated to marry a divorced woman, Wallis Simpson Why coudn’t he marry a divorced woman? He coundn’t marry a divorced woman because he was the head of the Church When radio was used for circular broadcasting? Radio was used for circular broadcasting after first world war. During World war II The BBC became the voice of Britain and it was used to promote patriotism and for propaganda against Germany. What important event was transmitted by tv? An important event transmitted by television was the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II Why this event was transmitted? This event was transmitted because Prince Philippe wanted to modernize the monarchy and taught that it had to be near the population BBC on TV: BBC was on tv in 1936. In 1938 introduced programmes in italian, in german, in french. How was BBC used during W.W.II? During W.W.II BBC was the only medium to transmit. It was used to promote pacifism, for political propaganda against Germany and to give an heroic view of Britain Who decided to transmit the coronation of Queen Elisabeth II on TV? Prince Philip decided to transmit the event on TV to: -modernize the monarchy -to come closer to people Who was the creator of radio Caroline? The creator of radio Caroline was Ronan O’ Rahily, a businessman who decided to create radio Caroline on a ship out of the British waters. Today Radio Caroline broadcasts on multiple internet streams. Who was Caroline? Caroline was J. Kennedy’s daughter RADIO TODAY Radio today remains an important medium for communication and entertainment
