Telephone History

Jeopardy Game

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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?