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Alexander the Great
Son of King Philip of Macedonia. Set out to conquer the world and brought Greek ideas and culture to the lands he conquered. -
Jan 1, 750
Greek Empire
The Greek Empire was centered around the Mediterranean sea and was made up of several city states; the most famous being Athens and Sparta. -
Jan 1, 1100
The Crusades
There were holy wars between Christians and Muslims. Christian crusaders fought to take Jerusalem from the Muslims. -
Jan 1, 1347
The Black Plague
In 1347, a ship from the east docked in present-day Italy. Sick sailors came ashore bringing the plague with them. Between 1/3 and 1/4 of Europe's population died. -
The Roman Republic
IN the Roman Republic, laws were created by elected representatives. Roman armies were very powerful and they conquered many people and lands.
