Why do historians divide history into different periods?

Brazilian and World History Periods

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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To increase the number of history books
To confuse students
To facilitate the study of history
To make it more entertaining
2.
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Which period in world history comes before the invention of writing?
Ancient Age
Middle Ages
Modern Age
Prehistory
3.
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What event marks the end of the Ancient Age?
The discovery of America
The French Revolution
The fall of the Roman Empire
The invention of the printing press
4.
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Which historical period follows the Middle Ages?
Prehistory
Modern Age
Ancient Age
Contemporary Age
5.
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30 sec • 1 pt
What significant event marks the beginning of the Contemporary Age?
The American Revolution
The Industrial Revolution
The French Revolution
The fall of Constantinople
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the first period in Brazilian history?
Colonial
Imperial
Pre-Cabraline
Republican
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When does the Colonial period in Brazilian history begin?
With the discovery of gold in Brazil
With the proclamation of the Republic
With the independence of Brazil
With the arrival of the Portuguese in America
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