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Why were pigeons useful for sending messages?
They can fly fast / go long distances / reach places people can’t
Where did pigeons carry the message?
On their legs/back
What animal was used to carry messages?
Carrier pigeon 🐦
Which does NOT need paper: email or letters?
Email
Which needs transport: email or letters?
Letters
Why is email faster than letters?
Sent instantly / no transport needed
What does “email” mean?
Electronic mail
When was the name of the first postage stamp?
The Penny Black
What is a postage stamp used for?
To show payment for sending mail
Which is slowest: horse, train, or airplane?
Horse
Which is fastest: horse, train, or airplane?
Airplane
Why was airmail important?
It was faster
What happened in 1903 that changed mail transport?
Airplane was invented
Which transport could carry mail between countries over water?
Boats
What did boats help people do with mail?
Send it across oceans / long distances
Why were trains better than horses?
Faster
Which came first: trains or mail coaches?
Mail coaches
What type of transport used horses to carry mail quickly?
Mail coaches
What is ONE reason letters were important?
Communication / business / family contact
Why did people start writing more letters?
Printing press helped people read and write
Name ONE place where early postal systems developed
Egypt / China / India / Rome
What did messengers do at relay stations?
Change horses / pass messages
Why were horses used instead of walking?
They are faster
Who carried messages in early postal systems?
Messengers
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