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Telephone History
Jeopardy Game
Terminology
Dates People
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The year that construction of the
first regular telephone line from Boston to
Somerville, Massachusetts was
completed.
When was 1877?
The year that Reuben H. Donnelly produced the
first Yellow Pages directory featuring business names
and phone numbers, categorized by the types of products and services
provided.
When was 1886?
The year the very first American 911 call
was placed (in Haleyville, Alabama).
When was 1968?
The year that a patent for Caller ID
was filed by Carolyn Doughty of
Bell Labs.
When was 1982?
He was awarded the U.S. patent for the invention of
the telephone in 1876.
a) Albert Einsteinb) Alexander Graham Bellc) Thomas Edison
Who is Alexander Graham Bell?
He invented the carbon microphone which produced a
loud telephone signal.
a) Alexander Graham Bellb) Nicola Teslac) Thomas Edison
Who is Thomas Edison?
In 1854, he constructed
telephone-like devices.
a) Antonio Meuccib) Louis Pasteurc) Paul McCartney
Who is Antonio Meucci?
He invented the telephone
switchboard exchange in 1876.
a) Theodore Rooseveltb) Sir Max Perutzc) Tividar Puskás
Who is Tividar Puskás?
A style of telephone that was introduced in the 1890s and packaged in three parts. The transmitter stood on a stand, known as a "candlestick" for its shape. When not in use, the receiver hung on a hook
with a switch in it.
What is the switchhook telephone?
A device mounted on or in a telephone that sends interrupted electrical pulses,
corresponding to the number dialed.
Clue is the following audio clip:
What is the rotary phone?
A telephone with a wireless handset that
communicates via radio waves with a
base station connected to a fixed
telephone line.
What is the cordless phone?
A long-range, electronic device used for mobile
telecommunications over a network of
specialized base stations.
What is the cellular phone?
