Which event happened first in history?
A. The epic poem Beowulf was written.
B. The population of Europe peaked.
C. The Hanseatic League formed.
D. The Canterbury Tales was written.
Answer (2)
The earliest event in history from the list is C. The Hanseatic League formed around the mid-12th century. The other events occurred later, with Beowulf being composed from 700-1000 AD, and The Canterbury Tales written in the late 14th century.
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The first event in history from the list is the formation of the Hanseatic League, which began in the mid-12th century. In contrast, Beowulf was composed between 700-1000 AD, while The Canterbury Tales was written in the late 14th century. Thus, the earliest of the listed events is the formation of the Hanseatic League. ;
