Why do historians divide world history into different eras?

World History Eras and Civilizations

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Patricia Brown
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To make history more complex
To simplify the study of history
To focus only on European history
To ignore overlapping timelines
2.
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What was a key development during the Neolithic Age?
The invention of the wheel
The beginning of agriculture
The discovery of fire
The development of writing
3.
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Which of the following is a characteristic of First Wave Civilizations?
Development near river valleys
Nomadic lifestyle
Space exploration
Industrialization
4.
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Which civilization is associated with the Tigris and Euphrates rivers?
Indus Valley
Mesopotamian
Chinese
Egyptian
5.
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What was a significant feature of the Second Wave Era?
The spread of major religions
The invention of the internet
The rise of small tribes
The decline of empires
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which empire is known for spreading Hellenistic culture?
Roman Empire
Han Empire
Persian Empire
Empire of Alexander the Great
7.
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What marks the beginning of the Third Wave Era?
The discovery of America
The start of the Industrial Revolution
The emergence of new civilizations
The fall of the Roman Empire
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