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Alexander the Great
Son of King Philip was set out to conquer the world. He brought Greek ideas and culture to the lands he conquered. -
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Roman Republic
Julius Caesar was one of the most famous Roman generals. He became the leader of the Roman Republic. The senators feared Julius Caesar’s power, some senators murdered him. Caesar’s murder began a Roman Civil war. -
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Roman Empire
The civil wars ended with Octavian becoming head of the Roman Empire. He was Caesar's nephew.
The Roman people called him Octavian Emperor Augustus.
His reign began 200 years of peace and growth are known as the Pax Romana. The Eastern Roman Empire fell 1,000 years after the Western Roman Empire fell to Western Roman Empire tribes and Viking attacks. -
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The Middle Ages
During the Middle Ages, many people lived under the feudal system. In the feudal system, everyone had a place in society. Most medieval societies were divided into 3 classes: Nobles, clergy, and serfs. Duke William of Normandy brought feudalism to England when he conquered the country in 1066 He became King William I of England. -
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The Crusades
They were holy wars between Christians and Muslims.
Christian crusaders fought to take Jerusalem from the Muslims.
The Christians won the Holy Land for a time, but the Muslims got it back.
The Crusaders brought back new ideas, new products, and New plans for trade in Europe.
