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What major development occurred in Africa around 200,000 BCE?
The emergence of early humans.
What was a significant achievement of the Mesopotamians?
The development of writing.
What was a major consequence of the Fall of the Western Roman Empire?
The rise of feudalism and the nobility.
What was a key cultural movement during the Early Modern Period?
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What was a major impact of the Industrial Revolution?
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What global conflict occurred during the Modern Period?
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What is a significant feature of the Contemporary Era?
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What are some of the ongoing global challenges mentioned in the Contemporary Era?
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Study Notes
Prehistory (Before 3000 BCE)
- Emergence of early humans in Africa (c. 200,000 BCE)
- Development of stone tools and language
- Migration of humans to other parts of the world
Ancient Civilizations (3000 BCE - 500 CE)
- Mesopotamia (Sumeria, Babylon, Assyria): writing, cities, and empires
- Ancient Egypt: pyramids, pharaohs, and mummification
- Ancient Greece: city-states, philosophy, and theater
- Ancient Rome: republic, empire, and law
Middle Ages (500 - 1500 CE)
- Fall of the Western Roman Empire
- Rise of Christianity and the Catholic Church
- Feudalism and the nobility
- The Crusades and the Black Death
Early Modern Period (1500 - 1800 CE)
- Renaissance and the revival of classical learning
- Age of Exploration and colonization
- The Enlightenment and the rise of science
- The emergence of nation-states and absolute monarchies
Modern Period (1800 - 2000 CE)
- Industrial Revolution and urbanization
- Nationalism and the rise of modern nation-states
- World War I and the Russian Revolution
- World War II and the Cold War
Contemporary Era (2000 CE - present)
- Globalization and the rise of the digital age
- War on Terror and the Middle East conflicts
- Rise of emerging economies (China, India, etc.)
- Ongoing global challenges: climate change, inequality, and pandemics
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Test your knowledge of major events and periods in world history, from the emergence of early humans to the present day. Covers ancient civilizations, the Middle Ages, and modern periods.
