Distance communication

Smoke signals were used in which of the following places back in ancient times?

• North America

• Qin Dynasty

• Southern Africa

• Central Europe

Ancient North American tribes burned three puffs of smoke to signal what?

• Help

• Safety

• Danger

• Attention

Which colour of smoke can be seen atop the Sistine Chapel when a new Pope is elected?

• Black

• White

• Red

• Yellow

Which of the following is the name of the alphabetical smoke signals system created by Greek historian Polybius?

• Polybius Circle

• Polybius Triangle

• Polybius Rhombus

• Polybius Square

Which animal is traditionally used for delivering messages?

(a)  

Which of the following description best describes how a heliograph works?

• A mirror-like object that reflects sunlight to deliver messages

• A radio-like device that send auditory messages

• A manual of secret written codes exchanged between allies

• A set of physical queues used for signaling

What is the name of the following code?

• Kryptos

• Hieroglyphs

• Morse

• Semaphore

What is the name of the following device

(a)  

Who is the inventor of the telephone?

(a)  

What was the first thing ever said via a telephone?

• “And may the odds be ever in your favor.”

• “What does the brain matter compared with the heart?”

• “Get busy living or get busy dying.”

• “Mr Watson, come here, I want to see you.”