A Comprehensive Review of Electricity and Communication Inventions
This test review, curated by Mr. Reece, delves into pivotal inventions in electricity and communication. It provides fill-in-the-blank questions covering key figures like Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Graham Bell, and Samuel Morse, while introducing critical concepts such as electromagnetism and Morse Code. Students will explore the historical context of the telegraph and telephone, assessing claims about their impact on society and communication methods. This comprehensive review aims to enhance understanding and retention of these significant technological advancements.
A Comprehensive Review of Electricity and Communication Inventions
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Chapter 10Test Review By Mr. Reece
Fill in the Blank 1. ______________ used a kite and lightening to experiment with electricity 2. ______________ looks like a big horseshoe with wire wrapped around it; becomes magnetic when electricity is passed through the wire 3. __________________ invented the telephone 4. ______________ “far off writing” Benjamin Franklin Electromagnet Alexander Graham Bell Telegraph
Fill in the Blank (Continued) 5. ______________ helped in building the telephone; could build almost anything and built it quickly 6. ______________ a thin line of metal through which electricity passes 7. ______________ a short click 8. ______________ a long click 9. ______________ invented the telegraph Thomas Watson Wire Dot Dash Samuel Morse
Fill in the Blank (Continued) 10. ______________ symbols used to send messages by way of the telegraph 11. ______________ the energy that made long distance communication possible with just a few seconds. Morse Code Electricity
Write the letter of the correct answer… • ___ 12. Which statement is not true about the NewYork Sun? • A. it cost only a penny • B. It was the first newspaper to be published every day. • C. It was the first newspaper that stayed in the business and made money. C
Write the letter of the correct answer… • ___ 13. What gave telegraph companies the most trouble? • A. storms • B. thieves • C. bison C
Write the letter of the correct answer… • ___ 14. What was the first message sent by telegraph? • A. “Mr. Watson, come here. I want you.” • B. “Hoy, hoy.” • C. “What hath God wrought!” C
Write the letter of the correct answer… • ___ 15. What was the first message sent by telegraph? • A. “Mr. Watson, come here. I want you.” • B. “Hoy, hoy.” • C. “What hath God wrought!” A
True & False ___ 16. The telegraph put the telephone companies out of business. ___ 17. Jobs were created with the acceptance of the telegraph. ___ 18. When the invention of the telegraph was introduced to the president of the United States and his cabinet, it was a immediately accepted with excitement. F T F
True & False ___ 19. Both inventors of the telegraph and the telephone perfected their inventions in a short amount of time. ___ 20. On early telephones, people spoke into and listened to the same part of the telephone. F T
