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Sumerians settle in the land of Mesopotamia. Later, the Nomads/Acadians overpower them
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Upper and Lower Egypt engaged in war and King Menes triumphed. He united Upper and Lower Egypt. From now on, Egyptian kings wore a double crown representing the two regions
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The Epic of Gilgamesh
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The Babylonians live in the area of Sumer after conquering the city of Ur
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Abraham was a biblical figure called by God to serve him
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King Hammurabi of Babylon begins his rule
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The Israelites were freed from Egypt after the plagues and sent into the wilderness.
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The Dark Ages was a time where little is known about the Greeks.
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David was a faithful ruler in Israel
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People settled around the Tiber River blend together to become the city of Rome
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This time included the Golden Age and the rule of the Five Good Emperors.
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Sargon makes Israel part of the Assyrian Empire
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The northern kingdom of Israel is taken into exile by the Assyrians
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The Etruscans defeat Rome and rule it for a century, influencing its culture and society
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Judah is taken into exile by the Babylonians
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The Persian Wars were fought between the Greeks and Persians
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take over Mesopotamia under King Cyrus
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Cyrus of Persia conquers the Greek city of Sardis
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The Israelites return from exile and they rebuild the temple
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The people of Rome overthrow the rule of the Etruscans.
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Miletus unites Greece and leads it to revolt against Persia. This instigates the Persian Wars
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Athens defeats Persia
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Greeks hold up a good fight but the Persians win. No Spartan survives
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Soon after the battle at Thermopylae. Sea Battle. Greeks defeat the Persians and the Persians return to their homeland
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A time of great prosperity and many achievements & advancements
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During the time of Ezra and Nehemiah, prophets of the Old Testament, the walls of Jerusalem and the temple were rebuilt
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Greek city-states, Athens and Sparta fight eachother
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Four Macedonian Kings unite
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Gauls settle north of Rome
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Alexander the Great was the son of Philip II of Macedonia. He began his rule at age 20
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The first Punic War was fought under the leadership of Hamilcar Barca. Carthage began to mass produce impressive ships to fight against Rome
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The Punic Wars involved Rome and the City of Carthage. The two regions fought over the control of Sicily
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New Roman and Carthage ships battle and the Romans win.
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Hannibal and the people of Carthage attempt to overthrow Rome
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Hannibal of Rome is exiled and the people of Carthage are forced to taxes to Rome
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Rival generals Julius Caesar and Pompey rule together over Rome
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Julius Caesar overthrows the Senate and becomes emperor, thus starting the Roman Empire
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Queen Cleopatra VII was the last Ptolemy to reign before Egypt was taken over by the Romans
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After the murder of Julius Caesar, Mark Antony takes revenge on the Senate and defeats Brutus
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Jesus Christ is crucified by the Jews
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Nero was a tyrant who persecuted the Jews and set the city of Rome on fire
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The book of Revelation, the last book of the Bible, is written by the apostle John
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The timespan of the five good emperors saw many advancements. The emperors could choose their successors and they ruled justly. These emperors didn't seek more power than necessary and imposed fair taxes
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Rome is split into Western and Eastern Empires for easier defense
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Christianity is proclaimed the official religion of Rome
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Previously known as the "New Rome", Constantinople is chosen as the capital of the Byzantine Empire
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The Byzantine Empire lasted for over 1000 years until its capital city, Constantinople, was taken over by the Ottomans
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German chieftain declares himself king, ending the Roman Empire
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