Letters and newspapers 1

Men was able to send messages without the use of the written word by different other ways.

• True

• False

As early as 1000BC, government messengers were employed in England.

• True

• False

Sparrows were used to carry messages in ancient China and Egypt.

• True

• False

In 14th century, English kings employed twelve messengers for sending messages.

• True

• False

No one dared to delay a royal messenger who could call on the the services of town officials, innkeepers, and gate keepers at any time.

• True

• False

Horse is the extra allowance for royal messenger in ancient Britain.

• True

• False

King Henry VIII ordered posts to be set up along all different roads.

• True

• False

In about the year 1512, the innkeepers became the postmasters of their day and their inns, post offices.

• True

• False

King Charles I appointed Dockwra as Chief Postmaster to organize 9. ________ the postal service properly.

• True

• False

As a head of the postal service, Oliver Cromwell made sure that letters and Parcels were properly paid for at the posts.

• True

• False