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12) Ancient Greece
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Ancient Greece reached its height between 500 and 300 BCE, with its roots extending far back to the distant past. The civilization became the birthplace of democracy, a government run for and by the people. Brilliant Greek thinkers led a booming growth in science, philosophy, and the arts.
14) The Roman Empire
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Traces the history of the Roman Empire from the days of the Republic through the reign of the Caesars and the influence of Christianity to the fall of Rome.
16) Ancient Egypt
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Life in ancient Egypt centered around the Nile River. Ancient Egyptians used the river's water to drink, grow crops, and travel. Find out more in Ancient Egypt, a title in the Ancient Civilizations series. With vivid images and unique facts, this series explores the history of some of the most fascinating early civilizations of the world.
17) Greek mythology
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"Humans are mortal, in that they are born, grow old, and eventually die. In contrast, the gods were immortal; they never aged and they lived forever. The other factor separating the mortals from the immortals in Greek eyes was the immense power those gods wielded. That power could either aid and support human civilization or utterly destroy it. A sense of wonder based on respect for the gods is an ever-present facet for of all the hundreds of surviving...
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