Good morning, everyone. Today we're going to discuss the history of the postal service. The first organized postal system was established in ancient Persia around 550 BC, using mounted couriers to deliver messages across the empire. However, it was the Romans who developed a more efficient network, with relay stations every 10 to 15 miles. In the 19th century, the introduction of the postage stamp in Britain in 1840 revolutionized mail delivery, making it affordable for ordinary people. Interestingly, the first stamp, the Penny Black, featured a portrait of Queen Victoria and was valid for only one year because of a change in postal rates.
❓ 강의에 따르면, 1840년에 도입된 우표의 주요 장점은 무엇이었습니까?
A. A. 그것은 먼 거리에서도 우편물을 더 빠르게 배달할 수 있게 해 주었다.
B. B. 그것은 일반 대중이 우편 서비스를 이용할 수 있게 만들었다.
C. C. 그것은 기마 전령을 사용한 최초의 체계였다.
D. D. 보안을 위해 빅토리아 여왕의 초상화가 새겨져 있었다.
✅ 正确答案
B. It made mail service affordable for the general public.