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500 years ago, people did not have the technology to travel in the air like we do today. However, the concept of hot air balloons was being developed during this time, eventually leading to the first successful manned hot air balloon flight in 1783.

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About 500 years ago the world's population started?

There are people that believe that the world's population started about 500 years ago. There are also people that believe, that according to the Bible, the world's population started over 2000 years ago with Adam and Eve.


How Long ago was 500 AD?

We currently use AD in current day. To determine how long ago a year which ends in AD is, you simply subtract the year from the current one. We will use 2014 as an example. 2014-500= 1514. With today being in 2014, 500 AD was 1,514 years ago.


What did people eat 500 years ago?

About 500 years ago, people ate all kinds of food. Since 500 years wasn't such a long time ago, people probably ate some of the same things we ate. Things that are yummy and full of yumminess. The END


What was it life like 400-500 years ago?

Life 400-500 years ago was characterized by limited technology, lack of modern conveniences, and shorter life expectancy. Society was largely agrarian, with most people living in rural areas and relying on farming for food. Social structure was rigid, with hierarchies based on birth and occupation. Access to education and healthcare was limited, and factors like disease and war could significantly impact daily life.


What size family did people have 500 years ago?

Families 500 years ago tended to be larger than modern families, often having several children. Factors such as high infant mortality rates, lack of reliable contraception, and the need for labor on farms or in trade encouraged larger families. However, family size could vary depending on socioeconomic status and cultural norms.