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Worksheet about History of Communication and Timeline

Subject: Information and comm
5th Grade
Term 1
Year: 2023/2024
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Publish date:November 17, 2023
Added by: Eman
Last download date: 2024-09-09 02:02:27
Updated by: Eman9966 on 2023-11-17 16:37:41
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File info: A Timeline of Communication
Prehistoric Times (100,000+ BCE)

Humans use gestures, vocalizations, and body language to communicate.

Development of early forms of symbolic communication, such as cave paintings and petroglyphs.

Ancient Civilizations (3500 BCE - 500 CE)

Emergence of writing systems, including cuneiform in Mesopotamia, hieroglyphics in Egypt, and pictographic writing in China.

Invention of paper in China in the 2nd century CE, revolutionizing information storage and communication.

Development of postal systems in ancient Greece and Rome, facilitating communication over long distances.

Middle Ages (500 CE - 1500 CE)

Preservation and transmission of knowledge through handwritten manuscripts and books.

Development of printing techniques in Europe, enabling the mass production of written materials.

Rise of universities and the exchange of ideas across intellectual communities.

Renaissance and Enlightenment (1500 CE - 1800 CE)

Gutenberg's printing press revolutionizes communication, leading to a wider dissemination of knowledge and ideas.

Expansion of global trade and exploration, fostering cultural exchange and the need for communication across languages.

Development of postal systems and the concept of modern mail delivery.

Industrial Revolution and Early Modern Era (1800 CE - 1900 CE)

Invention of the telegraph in 1833, enabling rapid communication over long distances.

Development of the telephone in 1876, revolutionizing personal and business communication.

Emergence of mass media, including newspapers and radio, shaping public opinion and cultural trends.

20th Century and Modern Communication (1900 CE - Present)

Invention of television in the 1920s, transforming entertainment and news dissemination.

Development of the internet in the late 20th century, revolutionizing global communication and information sharing.

Rise of mobile communication, making voice calls, text messages, and internet access widely available.

Key Milestones in Communication Technology

1969: ARPANET, the precursor to the internet, is established.

1971: Email is first sent.

1973: The first mobile phone call is made.

1983: The internet is made available to the public.

1993: The World Wide Web is launched.

1996: The first smartphone, the IBM Simon, is released.

2004: The first social media platform, Facebook, is launched.

2007: The first iPhone is released.

2011: WhatsApp is launched.

2012: TikTok is launched.

Future of Communication

Continued development of artificial intelligence and machine learning, enabling more personalized and interactive communication.

Emergence of virtual reality and augmented reality, creating immersive and interconnected communication experiences.

Exploration of new communication technologies, such as brain-computer interfaces, further blurring the lines between human and machine interaction.

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