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When is ancient history generally considered to begin?
When is ancient history generally considered to begin?
- The start of the Iron Age
- Expansion of Islam in late antiquity
- The Neolithic Revolution
- Beginning of writing and recorded human history (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?
- 209 million (correct)
- 2 million
- 45 million
- 72 million
Which period comes before written history?
Which period comes before written history?
- Neolithic Revolution
- Iron Age
- Late antiquity
- Prehistory (correct)
What event led to an exponential increase in world population during ancient history?
What event led to an exponential increase in world population during ancient history?
What system periodizes ancient history into the Stone Age, the Bronze Age, and the Iron Age?
What system periodizes ancient history into the Stone Age, the Bronze Age, and the Iron Age?
Flashcards
When does ancient history begin?
When does ancient history begin?
The time period when humans began to use writing to record their history.
What is Prehistory?
What is Prehistory?
The time before humans developed writing systems.
What was the global population at the end of the ancient period?
What was the global population at the end of the ancient period?
Around 209 million people inhabited the Earth by the year AD 500.
What event caused population growth in ancient history?
What event caused population growth in ancient history?
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What is the Three-age system?
What is the Three-age system?
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Study Notes
Ancient History Timeline
- Ancient history is generally considered to begin at the emergence of writing, around 3500 BCE.
- At the end of the ancient period, around AD 500, the world population is estimated to be around 150-200 million people.
Pre-Written History Period
- The period that comes before written history is known as prehistory.
Population Growth
- The development of agriculture led to an exponential increase in world population during ancient history.
Periodization System
- The Three-Age System periodizes ancient history into the Stone Age, the Bronze Age, and the Iron Age.
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