I WONDER - Who Invented The First Delivery Service?

The Romans pioneered delivery services with Emperor Augustus establishing the cursus publicus, a system for transferring messages across provinces using horse and cart. This system allowed for direct communication, bypassing word of mouth, and was made successful by the extensive Roman road network.

Who was responsible for establishing the Roman delivery service known as the cursus publicus?

• Emperor Augustus

• Marcus Aurelius

• Nero

• Julius Caesar

What was the primary method of transportation for messages in the cursus publicus?

• By chariot

• By foot

• By ship

• By horse and cart

How did the cursus publicus improve message delivery compared to previous methods?

• It used faster horses

• It used advanced technology

• It allowed direct delivery to individuals

• It employed more messengers

What modern service is the cursus publicus compared to in the transcript?

• Courier services

• Telegraph

• Email

• Postal Service

What infrastructure was crucial for the success of the Roman delivery system?

• Roman fortresses

• Roman aqueducts

• Roman roads

• Roman bridges