History and Evolution of the Internet

History and Evolution of the Internet

Assessment

Interactive Video

Created by

Sophia Harris

Computers, History, Science

6th - 10th Grade

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The video explores the history and development of the internet, starting from its origins over 50 years ago during the Cold War. It highlights key milestones such as the creation of ARPANET, the development of email by Ray Tomlinson, and the introduction of TCP/IP by Vinton Cerf. The video also covers the invention of the World Wide Web by Tim Berners-Lee and the rise of early web browsers like Mosaic and Netscape Navigator. It discusses the impact of the internet on communication and society, emphasizing its role in information access and global connectivity.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who proposed the idea of a network of computers that could communicate with each other?

Tim Berners-Lee

Ray Tomlinson

JCR Licklider

Vinton Cerf

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the first message sent over ARPANET?

Login

Start

Hello, World!

Connect

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who developed the first system to send electronic mail?

JCR Licklider

Tim Berners-Lee

Ray Tomlinson

Vinton Cerf

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does TCP stand for?

Telecommunication Control Protocol

Transmission Communication Protocol

Transmission Control Protocol

Transfer Communication Protocol

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who invented the World Wide Web?

Tim Berners-Lee

JCR Licklider

Ray Tomlinson

Vinton Cerf

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which browser was the first to have a graphic interface?

Mosaic

Netscape Navigator

Internet Explorer

Earl Wise

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the most popular web browser in 1995?

Safari

Firefox

Netscape Navigator

Internet Explorer

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did dial-up internet connect to the internet?

Through a satellite connection

Via a telephone line

Through a wireless network

Using a fiber optic cable

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the first item ever purchased on the internet?

A book

A movie ticket

A pizza

A computer

10.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main benefit of the internet mentioned in the video?

Playing online games

Instant access to information

Access to social media

Ability to order food online

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