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When did the Human population begin to grow more noticeably?
When did the Human population begin to grow more noticeably?
During which time period was the world adding about 100,000 people each year to the total population?
During which time period was the world adding about 100,000 people each year to the total population?
During which period were major civilizations being established in China, India, and Greece?
During which period were major civilizations being established in China, India, and Greece?
What characterized early men's existence according to the text?
What characterized early men's existence according to the text?
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During which time period was the world adding about 333 people on average to the total population each year?
During which time period was the world adding about 333 people on average to the total population each year?
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Where were human beings first noticed according to the text?
Where were human beings first noticed according to the text?
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What event led to declining population size in the Mediterranean area in the third through fifth centuries AD?
What event led to declining population size in the Mediterranean area in the third through fifth centuries AD?
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Which empire experienced collapsing due to a combination of flood, famine, and rebellion in the third through fifth centuries AD?
Which empire experienced collapsing due to a combination of flood, famine, and rebellion in the third through fifth centuries AD?
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What event set back population growth in Europe from the middle of the 14th century until the middle of the 17th century?
What event set back population growth in Europe from the middle of the 14th century until the middle of the 17th century?
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Which factor contributed to Europe's population growth from about 1650 to 1850?
Which factor contributed to Europe's population growth from about 1650 to 1850?
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Who was one of the early proponents of the idea that population growth could trigger economic development?
Who was one of the early proponents of the idea that population growth could trigger economic development?
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According to Boserup's argument, what is the motivating force that leads to the clearing of uncultivated land, draining of swamps, and development of new agricultural techniques?
According to Boserup's argument, what is the motivating force that leads to the clearing of uncultivated land, draining of swamps, and development of new agricultural techniques?
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