Until 3500 BC
Explanation
Prehistory ended around 3500 BC, when the Ancient Near East began. The most plausible alternative places its end at 800 BC, which marks the beginning of Classical Antiquity.
The Ancient Near East
Explanation
The Ancient Near East is dated from 3500 BC to 800 BC. Classical Antiquity followed it and began in 800 BC.
The fall of the Western Roman Empire
Explanation
Classical Antiquity ended in 476 with the fall of the Western Roman Empire. The Eastern Roman Empire fell much later, marking the end of the Middle Ages in 1453.
The Middle Ages
Explanation
The Middle Ages lasted from 476 to 1453 and ended with the fall of the Eastern Roman Empire. The Early Modern Period began after 1453 and continued to 1789.
476 to 1000
Explanation
The Early Middle Ages lasted from 476 to 1000. The period from 1000 to 1300 is the High Middle Ages, making it the closest chronological distractor.
The High Middle Ages
Explanation
The High Middle Ages covered the period from 1000 to 1300. The Late Middle Ages began in 1300 and continued to 1453.
In the 7th century
Explanation
Islam emerged during the 7th century. The 10th and 13th centuries fall within later medieval developments rather than Islam’s emergence.
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Until which year did Prehistory last?
Until 3500 BC.
Between which years did the Ancient Near East period last?
From 3500 BC to 800 BC.
When did Classical Antiquity begin and end?
It lasted from 800 BC to 476.
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