History of the Hashtag

The video tutorial explores the history and evolution of the hashtag symbol, tracing its origins from the Latin term 'Libra pondo' to its modern use in social media. Initially used to denote weight, the symbol evolved into the hash we know today, gaining popularity with the advent of the Internet. Hashtags became a tool for organizing content on platforms like Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, especially during events like the 2007 California wildfires. Today, hashtags are a powerful means of promoting content and navigating the vast information available online.

What was the original Latin term from which the hashtag symbol evolved?

• Libra pound

• Pound libra

• Pondo libra

• Libra pondo

In which decade did the Internet give a new meaning to the hashtag?

• 1990s

• 1980s

• 1970s

• 2000s

Which social media platform's users first popularized the use of hashtags to track content?

• Twitter

• LinkedIn

• Instagram

• Facebook

During which event did the hashtag 'San Diego Fire' become significant?

• Hurricane Katrina

• 2010 Haiti earthquake

• 2015 Nepal earthquake

• California wildfires of 2007

In what year was the hashtag feature added to Facebook?

• 2010

• 2012

• 2015

• 2018