Ancient Civilisations

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  1. 2. This ancient civilization built an empire across Europe and northern Africa, and is famous for its military conquests and impressive engineering feats like aqueducts and roads.
  2. 5. The ancient civilization that invented democracy and gave us myths about gods and heroes like Zeus and Achilles.
  3. 7. This ancient civilization developed a writing system, philosophy, and technology like paper and gunpowder, and is known for its Great Wall and Terracotta Army.
  4. 9. This ancient civilization ruled over much of South America, and is known for its impressive stonework like the ruins of Machu Picchu.
  5. 10. This ancient civilization developed the world's first writing system, and built impressive structures like ziggurats and hanging gardens.
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  1. 1. This ancient civilization was known for its maritime trade, and developed an alphabet that influenced many modern writing systems.
  2. 3. This ancient civilization lived in what is now Mexico, and is known for its impressive stone heads and influence on later Mesoamerican cultures.
  3. 4. This ancient civilization lived in Central America and developed a writing system, calendar, and impressive architecture like pyramids and temples.
  4. 6. Valley This ancient civilization lived in what is now Pakistan and India, and developed a complex urban culture with advanced sanitation systems and well-planned cities.
  5. 8. This ancient civilization built pyramids and worshipped gods like Osiris and Isis.