5 Questions
What is the main purpose of Infoplease?
To help people get everything in order and make sense of world history.
What is the dispute about the beginning of 'modern' history?
Whether it starts right before or right after the Middle Ages.
What is the distinction between modern and pre-modern history?
The distinction is fairly arbitrary, especially when applied to places outside of Europe.
What is the significance of the Middle Ages in relation to modern history?
The Middle Ages fall between Classical history and Modern history.
What resources does Infoplease offer to help understand world history?
Infoplease offers the 100 Most Significant Events of the Last Thousand Years, an ancient history timeline, world history timelines, and more.
Test your knowledge of world history with the 100 Most Significant Events quiz from Infoplease. Explore key moments throughout human history and see how much you know about the world's major historical events.
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