Chapter 5

Question 1

where the first long-distance communication system were based on.

Answer 1

Signals of sound and light

Question 2

The ____ used rockets as signals to warn of imminent attack on the Great Wall.

Answer 2

Chinese

Question 3

_____ communicated by covering and uncovering a bonfire with a blanket to produce smoke signals or by beating drums.

Answer 3

Native Americans

Question 4

In instances when clear vision was difficult, _____ or whistles and fired _____ sent signals.

Answer 4

bells, weapons

Question 5

Used in traditional long-distance communication until almost 1800.

Answer 5

horse-mounted dispatch riders