MIL 12 - Lesson 2

What material was commonly used for writing in ancient Egypt around 2,500 BC?

• Papyrus
• Clay
• Animal skin
• Stone

Which ancient civilization is known for its cave paintings dating back to around 35,000 BC?

• Mesopotamia
• Egypt
• Mayan
• Prehistoric

What writing system was used on clay tablets in ancient Mesopotamia?

• Hieroglyphics
• Cuneiform
• Alphabet
• Morse Code

In which ancient civilization did the Acta Diurna serve as a daily gazette?

• Greece
• Rome
• Egypt
• China

What is the Chinese newspaper considered to be the earliest and oldest in the world?

• Acta Diurna
• Codex
• Dibao
• Papyrus

What is a codex in the context of the Mayan civilization?

• A type of stone tablet
• A type of scroll
• An early form of book
• A musical instrument

During which historical period did the Industrial Age occur?

• Pre-Industrial Age
• Electronic Age
• Information Age
• 1700s-1930s

Who is credited with inventing the telephone in 1876?

• Thomas Edison
• Alexander Graham Bell
• Samuel Morse
• Nikola Tesla

Which of the following was invented in 1868 and revolutionized written communication?

• Telegraph
• Typewriter
• Printing Press
• Telephone

What is considered the oldest surviving English newspaper?

• The London Gazette
• The Daily Chronicle
• The Times
• The Sun