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During which time period does ancient history cover?
During which time period does ancient history cover?
- From 3000 BC to AD 750
- From the Medieval period to the expansion of Islam
- From the Sumerian cuneiform script to the Iron Age
- From the beginning of writing to late antiquity (correct)
What was the world population at the end of the ancient period in AD 500?
What was the world population at the end of the ancient period in AD 500?
- 45 million
- 209 million (correct)
- 2 million
- 72 million
Which script marks the beginning of recorded history?
Which script marks the beginning of recorded history?
- Sumerian cuneiform script (correct)
- Hieroglyphic script
- Phoenician script
- Greek alphabet
What marked the start of recorded history according to the text?
What marked the start of recorded history according to the text?
Which age is generally considered to begin a few centuries prior to 3000 BC?
Which age is generally considered to begin a few centuries prior to 3000 BC?