Stage 7 ESL 8.2 The Early History of News

1. What was the Acta Diurna?

• A type of newspaper from Germany

• A handwritten book from Venice

• A news report carved in stone in Ancient Rome

Where were the Acta Diurna displayed?

• In private homes

• In public places

• In libraries

Who started the Acta Diurna?

• Julius Caesar

• Queen Elizabeth

• William Shakespeare

What was the main purpose of the Acta Diurna?

• To entertain people

• To record history

• To share daily events and legal decisions

What were handwritten news sheets in Rome and Venice called?

• Acta Diurna

• Daily Courant

• Avisi

In which century were avvisi used?

• 10th century

• 12th century

• 16th century

What type of news did avvisi contain?

• Only political news

• Political, military, and economic news

• Only sports news

Why were not many copies of avvisi produced?

• They were expensive to print

• They were handwritten

• The government banned them

How was the news in avvisi spread quickly?

• By word of mouth

• By printing it in books

• By sending letters

Where did the first printed news sheets appear?

• Rome

• France

• Germany