The evolution of global communication

The reason why people looked for ways to communicate with each other is because they wanted to pass on and receive information easier and faster.

• true

• false

• not given

The painting of .......... were found on the walls of caves

• weather patterns

• technology

• animals

• weapons

The purpose of these paintings were...

• to advise others of food and dangers

• to advise others of possible places to stay

• to advise others about hunting skills

In small communities stories were passed down through

• oral tradition

• paintings on cave walls

• elders in a tribe

Stories were shared between cultures because of ...

• technology

• hunting

• oral traditions

• trade

Words were presented through...

• symbols

• numbers

• pictures

• clouds

Because of the ....... documents became available faster and easier

• satellite communication

• electricity

• printing press

• oral traditions

The development of the electrical telegraph gave rise to

• the era of telecommunication

• the printing press

• satellite communication

• developments in transport

With advances made in satellite communication we are now experiencing .....

• problems in technology

• an industrial revolution

• developments of electricity

• a digital revolution

One of the ...... of the digital revolution is that we can go for long periods without seeing or meeting people we are communicating with.

• advantages

• disadvantages