The History and Evolution of Greeting Cards

Which ancient civilization used scrolls to send New Year greetings?

• Indians

• Greeks

• Chinese

• Romans

What material did ancient Egyptians use to create their version of greeting cards?

• Animal skins

• Clay tablets

• Papyrus

• Stone carvings

In which century did the modern concept of greeting cards begin to take shape in Europe?

• 13th century

• 14th century

• 16th century

• 15th century

Who wrote the oldest known Valentine's card?

• Sir Walter Raleigh

• William Shakespeare

• Charles Duke of Orleans

• King Henry VIII

During the early to mid-1800s, who primarily sent greeting cards?

• Merchants

• The general public

• The elite and wealthy

• Children

What significant event in 1843 marked the beginning of mass-produced greeting cards?

• The opening of the first card shop

• Sir Henry Cole's Christmas card

• The introduction of color printing

• The invention of the printing press

Who was hired by Sir Henry Cole to design the first mass-produced Christmas card?

• George C Whitney

• Charles Duke of Orleans

• Esther Howland

• John KET Hosley

What technological advancement helped reduce the cost of sending greeting cards in the 1800s?

• Reduced postage rates

• The printing press

• The telegraph

• The steam engine

In the digital age, what form of greeting cards has emerged?

• Audio cards

• 3D printed cards

• E-cards

• Handmade cards

What remains unchanged about greeting cards despite the shift to digital formats?

• Their delivery method

• Their heartfelt sentiments

• Their cost

• Their physical form