ANCIENT EGYPTThe Nile River played a dramatic role in the development of the Egyptian society. The mummification process was an elaborate process that incorporated elements from all phases of Egyptian culture into it. Egyptian architecture offers important clues to understand ancient Egypt's culture and spirituality.
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ANCIENT GREECEGreek city states vied for economic and military dominance. Myths and legends were fundamental components of Greek culture and spirituality. Four major forms of government developed: monarchy, oligarchy, democracy, autocracy. There were significant cultural differences between the Persians, Athenians, and Spartans. Also, Alexander the Great was an important historical figure of the time period.
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ANCIENT ROMEJulius Caesar and Augustus were influential in the government shift from republic to dictatorship. This shift caused great change throughout the Roman Empire. Other definitive topics of study will include the role of slavery, the widespread use of Latin, and the rise of Christianity. We will conclude with an in-depth exploration of the causes attributed to the fall of Rome.
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