Story For The history Of Everything Flashcards
What event marked the beginning of the universe?
The Big Bang around 13.8 billion years ago.
When was Earth formed, and what was it like initially?
About 4.5 billion years ago, it was barren but later became home to life in the oceans.
Which creatures ruled Earth before humans, and what caused their extinction?
Dinosaurs ruled for 150 million years, but a massive asteroid wiped them out around 65 million years ago.
Where did modern humans (Homo sapiens) originate, and when?
In Africa, about 300,000 years ago.
What major discovery allowed humans to settle and build villages?
Farming around 10,000 BCE.
Which ancient civilization created writing and the first laws?
Mesopotamia.
What are some achievements of ancient Egypt?
Building the pyramids and worshipping pharaohs.
What did the Greeks contribute to the world?
Democracy, philosophy, and art.
Which empire shaped laws and government for centuries?
The Roman Empire.
What defined the Middle Ages in Europe?
Feudal lords ruled, the Christian Church grew powerful, and the Black Death killed millions.
Which civilizations thrived in the Americas during the Middle Ages?
The Maya, Aztec, and Inca empires.
What was the Islamic world known for during the Middle Ages?
Advancing medicine, science, and mathematics.
What was the Renaissance, and when did it occur?
A time of art, science, and rediscovery in the 1400s.
Name two famous Renaissance artists.
Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo.
What did explorers like Columbus and Magellan do?
They connected continents during the Age of Exploration.
