Today we're going to discuss the history of the postal service. In ancient Persia, messengers on horseback carried royal decrees across the empire. However, the system was slow and unreliable. It wasn't until the 19th century in Britain that the modern postal system emerged. Rowland Hill introduced the penny post in 1840, which allowed letters to be sent for a uniform low cost, regardless of distance. This innovation greatly increased the volume of mail and made communication accessible to ordinary people. Interestingly, the first adhesive postage stamp, the Penny Black, was also introduced that year.
❓ Rowland Hill의 페니 우편 제도의 주요 장점은 무엇이었는가?
A. A. 그것은 우편 배달을 이전보다 더 빠르게 만들었다.
B. B. 우편 요금을 균일 요금으로 인하했다.
C. C. 국제적으로 편지를 보낼 수 있게 해주었다.
D. D. 말을 이용한 우편 배달을 도입했다.
✅ 正确答案
B. It reduced the cost of sending letters to a flat rate.