How would a planetary ring of impact debris affect the development of civilization?

Say an early human civilization is arising on an earth-like planet (Earth, in fact) with one notable difference to the sky: a small ring of debris orbiting the planet. Assume the ring is clearly visible to the naked eye, formed from a recent (on a cosmological scale) but pre-historic asteroid strike, and positioned so that the sun and moon cross behind it at some points during the year. This ring should not be as large or elaborate as Saturn's rings, but otherwise be creative with the exact specs. How might Earth's ring affect the cultural and scientific development of humanity prior to telescopes?

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How would a planetary ring of impact debris affect the development of civilization?

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