How does something that happened 5,000 years ago impact your life today?

If a metor struck 5,000 years ago, there would be a change in the land and it would of caused people to build in different ways and may or may not cross paths. Wars could and could not of happened based on where it landed, same with cities or even great people.

eveyrthing that had happend has placed us in the world we live in today. settelers from all around the world came to the united states and made it our home and made us be were we are today. animals going extenxt over thyears effects iur economy stiull today. everything you do weather its 5 years ago or 5 minuteds ago effects everythiing around you.