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History’s Five Periods
Age 8 · History
History is divided into five big periods: prehistory, antiquity, the Middle Ages, modern times, and the contemporary era. They follow one another in that order, from long ago to today.
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In the picture
- Flint hand axe: prehistory
- Clay amphora: antiquity
- Knight’s helmet: Middle Ages
- Wooden printing press: modern times
Examples
- A stone tool is from prehistory, and a steam train is from the contemporary era.
- A Roman pot is from antiquity, and a printed book is from modern times.
Key takeaways
- The five periods go in this order: prehistory, antiquity, Middle Ages, modern times, contemporary era.
- Each period leaves different objects behind, such as tools, pots, helmets, books, and machines.
Quiz: History’s Five Periods (Age 8)
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Which of these periods comes first, long ago?
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Which period comes right after antiquity?
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Which object is linked with the Middle Ages?
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