Good morning, everyone. Today we're going to discuss the history of the postal service. Surprisingly, the first organized postal system wasn't in Europe, but in ancient Persia around 550 BC. Riders on horseback would relay messages across the empire using a series of way stations. However, these services were only for government use. It wasn't until the 19th century that the first public postal service, with prepaid stamps, appeared in Britain. This innovation, introduced by Rowland Hill in 1840, made sending letters affordable for ordinary people. So, while Persia had the first system, Britain truly democratized mail.
❓ 강의에 따르면, 19세기 영국 우편 제도의 주요 기여는 무엇이었습니까?
A. A. 그것은 세계 최초의 우편 제도였다.
B. B. 그것은 일반 대중이 편지를 보내는 것을 저렴하게 만들었다.
C. C. 그것은 기수들과 중계역을 이용하여 배달을 했다.
D. D. 그것은 정부 전용으로만 사용 가능했다.
✅ 正确答案
B. It made sending letters affordable for the general public.