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The Great Pyramid of Khufu was built from 2550 to 2490 B.C. The pyramid was built by Pharaohs Khufu and it is the tallest of the pyramids of Giza
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George Washington (1732-99) was commander in chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War (1775-83) and served two terms as the first U.S. president, from 1789 to 1797.
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Louis 14 (1638-1715) reigned over France and was known as the Sun King, his rule lasted for 72 years, longer than that of any other known European sovereign.
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Ramses II (1279-1213 BC) was a very important leader his exploits at the Battle of Kadesh, his architectural legacy, and for bringing Egypt into its golden age.
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Buddha is thought to have died 833 BCE and, described as the founder of buddhism.
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The first Ancient Olympic Games 776 B.C, A cook won the race.
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The Great Wall was built during the Ming dynasty, over a period of around 200 years possibly starting during the 7th century BC
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Confucius is known for being the first teacher who wanted to make education widely available, he introduced moral standards and these formed the basis of a way of life known as Confucianism. Birth 551 BC, Death 479 BC.
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Socrates of Athens (c. 470/469-399 BCE) is among the most famous figures in world history for his contributions to the development of ancient Greek philosophy
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The Parthenon on the Acropolis of Athens was built between 447 and 438 BC as a temple dedicated to the goddess Athena Parthenos.
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Alexander the Great is thought to be as one of the world's greatest military generals, he created a vast empire that stretched from Macedonia to Egypt and from Greece to part of India.
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While queen of Egypt (51–30 BCE), Cleopatra actively influenced Roman politics at a crucial period of time and was especially known for her relationships with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony.
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Christopher Columbus, 1451 20 May 1506, he made 4 trips around the Atlantic ocean which would have been Difficult in his time, he was determined to find a water route from Europe to Asia but never did. He instead found what was later named the Americas.
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Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519), was a great artist, inventor and thinker.
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March 6, 1475, February 18, 1564 renaissance artist of many mediums who heavily influenced western art.
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Ferdinand Magellan (c. 1480-1521), accidentally became the first European to cross the pacific ocean.
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Queen Elizabeth I claimed the throne in 1558 at the age of 25 and held it until her death 44 years later. She maintained peace in her once divided country and created a space where creativity flourished, she also won against the Spanish Armada and established protestantism in England
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Shakespeare was a prolific writer during the English Renaissance and the Early Modern Period, born 1564, died 1616.
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Oliver Cromwell, (born April 25, 1599, died September 3, 1658),was lord protector of England, Scotland, and Ireland (1653–58) during the republican Commonwealth.
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Mozart (1756–91) was an Austrian composer. Mozart composed music in several genres, including opera and symphony. He has many famed works and is well known throughout the present world.