Summarize the history of civilization in one sentence.
Civilization has a rich history beginning from the earliest human societies that progressed through various stages involving growth in population, agriculture, trade, governance, and technology leading to the modern era.
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Summarize the history of civilization in one sentence.

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Civilization has a rich history beginning from the earliest human societies that progressed through various stages involving growth in population, agriculture, trade, governance, and technology leading to the modern era.