Today we're going to talk about the history of the postal service. In ancient Persia, around 550 BC, a system of mounted couriers was established to deliver messages across the empire. These couriers used relay stations, where fresh horses were kept, to travel long distances quickly. The Greek historian Herodotus praised this system for its efficiency. Later, the Romans improved upon it by creating a more organized network of stations and messengers, which was mainly used for military and government communications. However, ordinary citizens rarely had access to this service. It wasn't until the 19th century that a public postal system, with stamps and uniform rates, became common in Britain.
❓ Hạn chế chính của hệ thống bưu chính La Mã là gì?
A. A. Nó quá chậm đối với những tin nhắn khẩn cấp.
B. B. Nó chỉ được sử dụng bởi quân đội và chính phủ.
C. C. Nó thiếu đủ các trạm chuyển tiếp.
D. D. Nó không bao phủ được những khoảng cách xa.
✅ 正确答案
B. It was only used by the military and government.