Postal History
The "Pony Express" was a famous mail delivery service in which country during the 19th century?
The United States
What major e-commerce company offers a subscription service called "Amazon Prime," which provides customers with benefits like free two-day shipping and access to streaming content?
Amazon
What city is associated with the ZIP code 90210?
Beverly Hills
What term refers to sending electronic messages over the internet?
What is the crime involving the theft of personal information to commit fraud or other malicious activities?
Identity Theft
What invention (patented in 1837) allowed messages to be transmitted over long distances through electrical signals, greatly improving communication?
The telegraph
Which shipping company is known for its iconic brown delivery trucks and provides services ranging from ground and air shipping to international logistics solutions?
UPS
Which Northeast city is linked to the ZIP code 10001?
New York City
What does "CC" stand for in an email?
Carbon Copy
Which government agency introduced ZIP codes in 1963 to improve mail delivery efficiency?
United States Postal Service
What ancient civilization is credited with establishing one of the earliest known postal systems?
Roman Empire
Founded in 1971, this shipping company pioneered the overnight delivery service and is recognized for its distinctive purple and orange logo.
FedEx
The ZIP code 43210 is home to what large university?
The Ohio State University
What term describes unwanted or irrelevant emails sent to a large number of recipients for advertising or phishing?
Spam
What does "ZIP" stand for in the term "ZIP code"?
Zone Improvement Plan
What well-known U.S. founding father was appointed the first Postmaster General of the United States in 1775?
Benjamin Franklin
What was the first item sold on ebay?
In the ZIP code 98101, you might grab some Starbucks. What city is associate with this code?
Seattle
What is the term for an email (or scam) that falsely claims to be from a legitimate source to deceive recipients into revealing personal information?
Phishing
What is the name for an organization that tracks and prevents fraudulent activities related to mail and shipping?
United States Postal Inspection Service (USPIS)