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Early Days of Social Media

Social Media History

Key milestones and platforms in the development of social media, suitable for high school curriculum.

history social media technology internet

10 Questions Easy Ages 14+ Sep 5, 2026

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1 Which of the following is widely considered one of the earliest social networking sites, launched in 1997?

A Facebook
B MySpace
C Six Degrees
D Friendster

2 What was the primary function of early social networking sites like Six Degrees?

A Sharing short video clips
B Creating blogs
C Connecting with existing friends and making new ones online
D Playing multiplayer games

3 Which social media platform, launched in 2004, initially focused on connecting college students?

A Twitter
B LinkedIn
C MySpace
D Facebook

4 What significant feature did Friendster, launched in 2002, introduce to social networking?

A The ability to 'poke' friends
B A news feed of friends' activities
C Video uploading
D Live streaming

5 Before the rise of modern social media, what online platforms were used for communication and community building?

A Streaming services
B Online encyclopedias
C Bulletin Board Systems (BBS) and Usenet groups
D Digital photography apps

6 When was Twitter, known for its 280-character limit, first launched?

A 2004
B 2006
C 2008
D 2010

7 What year did MySpace, once the dominant social networking site, become widely popular?

A 2001
B 2003
C 2005
D 2007

8 Which social media platform, launched in 2010, is primarily known for sharing photos and short videos?

A TikTok
B Snapchat
C Instagram
D Pinterest

9 The concept of a 'profile' on social media, where users can share personal information, was a key feature of early platforms. Which of the following was one of the earliest to popularize this?

A Geocities
B Blogging platforms
C Six Degrees
D Early chat rooms

10 What was the main innovation of the platform 'Friendster' that influenced later social networks?

A The introduction of 'likes'
B The ability to create groups
C Mapping social connections in a network
D Real-time chat features

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