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Evolution of communication — Syllabus

ICSE · Class 5 · Social Studies

What Evolution of communication covers in ICSE Class 5 Social Studies: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the ICSE Class 5 Social Studies syllabus.

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4 Topics · ICSE Class 5 Social Studies · 2026-27

Topics in Evolution of communication

1

What is Communication?

  • Communication means sharing information through speaking, writing, or gestures.
  • It helps us express our thoughts and understand others.
  • All living beings communicate, but humans use the most advanced methods.
2

Early Methods of Communication

  • Early humans used signs, gestures, and sounds to communicate.
  • They sent long-distance messages using drum beats, smoke signals, and fire.
  • Cave paintings in places like Bhimbetka (India) and Brazil show stories of hunting and daily life.
3

Need for Writing and Early Writing Systems

  • As humans became farmers and herders, they needed to keep records of animals and crops.
  • This led to the invention of writing.
  • Early writing used pictures (pictographs) to represent words or ideas.
4

Development of Modern Communication

  • Pigeons were trained to carry messages — called homing pigeons.
  • Printing Press (1440) by Johannes Gutenberg made books cheaper and widely available.
  • Postal System allowed people to send letters and parcels through post offices.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Communication

What is Communication?Early Methods of CommunicationNeed for WritingHistorical Communication MethodsModern Communication TechnologiesImpact of Communication Evolution

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Key topics in Evolution of communication include What is Communication?, Early Methods of Communication, Need for Writing and Early Writing Systems, Development of Modern Communication. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 5 exams.
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