5 Questions
When is ancient history generally considered to begin?
Beginning of writing and recorded human history
What was the world population at the end of the ancient period in AD 500?
209 million
Which period comes before written history?
Prehistory
What event led to an exponential increase in world population during ancient history?
Neolithic Revolution
What system periodizes ancient history into the Stone Age, the Bronze Age, and the Iron Age?
Three-age system
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.
Test your knowledge of ancient history with this quiz covering the span of recorded history from the Sumerian cuneiform script to the expansion of Islam in late antiquity. Explore the Stone Age, Bronze Age, Iron Age, and significant events across all continents during the period 3000 BC – AD 750.
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