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- 5. Carthaginians, as Phoenician settlers in North Africa, engaged in conflicts with the Romans for dominance in the region.
- 6. In Europe, particularly in present-day Greece, the Macedonians, led by the famous conqueror Alexander the Great, were known for their military prowess and extensive conquests.
- 8. The Greeks, situated in ancient Greece, were renowned for their scholars, inventors, philosophical thinkers, and the establishment of democratic governance.
- 9. (or Indian) Civilization: Residing in South Asia along the Indus River, the Indus people utilized war elephants and developed advanced urban centers.
- 10. Occupying the territory of modern Iran in Asia, the Persians established the largest empire of their time and engaged in notable conflicts with the Greeks.
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- 1. Hailing from Asia, the Phoenicians were skilled traders and seafarers who not only invented the alphabet but also played a crucial role in maritime commerce.
- 2. In North Africa along the Nile River, the Egyptians were adept at constructing pyramids and had a rich cultural heritage.
- 3. In Mesopotamia, the Babylonians, famous for building the great Tower of Babel, were a civilization that thrived in the city of Babylon.
- 4. In Asia, the Chinese were prolific inventors, introducing innovations such as paper, gunpowder, and silk, contributing significantly to technological progress.
- 7. The Assyrians, residing in the present-day territory of Iraq, were known for their bellicose nature, engaging in numerous wars and conflicts.