5 Questions
When does ancient history generally begin?
3000 BC
Which script marks the beginning of recorded history in ancient times?
Sumerian cuneiform script
What periodizes ancient history into the Stone Age, the Bronze Age, and the Iron Age?
The three-age system
When is recorded history generally considered to begin?
Bronze Age
What led to an exponential increase in the world population during ancient history?
Neolithic Revolution
Study Notes
Ancient History Timeline
- Ancient history generally begins around 3000 BCE.
- The invention of writing, specifically cuneiform script, marks the beginning of recorded history in ancient times.
Periodization of Ancient History
- The Three-Age System periodizes ancient history into the Stone Age, the Bronze Age, and the Iron Age.
Recorded History
- Recorded history is generally considered to begin around 3500 BCE, with the invention of writing.
Population Growth
- The development of agriculture led to an exponential increase in the world population during ancient history.
Test your knowledge of ancient history with this quiz! Explore civilizations from the Stone Age to late antiquity, including the Sumerians, Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, and more. Brush up on your understanding of the three-age system and key events that shaped the ancient world.
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