Communication Through the Ages

1  What method was used to communicate before the invention of the telegraph?

• • A) Smoke signals

• • B) Mobile phones

• • C) Social media

• • D) Morse code

What method did people use to send messages in ancient times?

• Smoke signals, carrier pigeons, and written letters.

• Telegrams

• Fax

• Email

What significant event is associated with messages found in bottles from the Titanic?

• Messages from passengers before the Titanic sank.

• Messages from the captain regarding navigation plans.

• Messages from survivors about the rescue operation.

• Messages from crew members after the Titanic sank.

Who was Ake Viking and what did he do in 1956?

• Ake Viking was a Danish scientist who discovered a new species of fish in 1956.

• Ake Viking was a Norwegian artist who painted famous landscapes in 1956.

• Ake Viking was a Finnish politician who introduced new laws in 1956.

• Ake Viking was a Swedish engineer who contributed to the development of the first automatic telephone exchange in Sweden in 1956.

What was the outcome of Ake Viking's message in a bottle?

• Ake Viking received a reply but it was in a different language.

• The message was successfully found and led to communication between Ake Viking and the finders.

• The message was lost at sea and never found.

• The message was found but the finders ignored it.

Who was Paolina and how did she relate to Ake Viking?

• Paolina was a mythical creature that guided Ake Viking on his journeys.

• Paolina was Ake Viking's sister who opposed his adventures.

• Paolina was a significant figure in Ake Viking's life, often depicted as a love interest or ally.

• Paolina was a rival warrior seeking to defeat Ake Viking.

What invention in 1837 changed the speed of communication?

• The printing press

• The telegraph

• The radio

• The telephone

How did John Tawell get caught after escaping to London?

• He was arrested after a tip-off from a friend.

• He turned himself in to the police voluntarily.

• He was recognized by a witness and identified through a railway ticket.

• He was caught while trying to board a ship to France.

What role did the telegram play in John Tawell's capture?

• The telegram delayed communication, allowing Tawell to escape.

• The telegram facilitated swift communication that led to John Tawell's quick capture.

• The telegram was irrelevant to Tawell's capture.

• The telegram was used to send false information about Tawell's whereabouts.

What modern device has further transformed communication?

• Tablet

• Desktop Computer

• Smartphone

• Landline Phone