Today we're going to discuss the history of the postal service. In ancient China, messengers on horseback carried letters between cities, but this was slow and unreliable. The first organized postal system was created by the Persian Empire around 550 BC, using relay stations. However, it was the Romans who developed a more efficient network, with stations every 12 miles. In the 19th century, the introduction of the postage stamp revolutionized mail delivery. The first adhesive stamp, the Penny Black, was issued in Britain in 1840. This made postage affordable for ordinary people. Interestingly, the design of the Penny Black featured a profile of Queen Victoria, and it remained valid for postage for many years.
❓ 강의에 따르면, 페니 블랙 우표의 주요 장점은 무엇이었나요?
A. 최초로 왕실 초상화를 사용한 우표였다.
B. 우편 서비스를 더 빠르고 신뢰할 수 있게 만들었다.
C. 일반 대중의 우편 발송 비용을 절감했습니다.
D. 그것은 페르시아 제국에 의해 창조되었다.
✅ 正确答案
It reduced the cost of sending mail for the general public.