Ancient Civilisations

Ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome

Ancient civilisations developed writing, laws, cities and technology. Egypt built pyramids and invented hieroglyphics. Greece gave us democracy and philosophy. Rome built roads and a vast empire. These civilisations shaped the modern world.

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Key Achievements

Egypt: Pyramids, mummification, hieroglyphics, farming the Nile Greece: Democracy in Athens, Olympic Games, philosophy Rome: Roads, concrete, laws, Colosseum All developed near water — essential for farming and trade.

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Africa had great civilisations too — Egypt in the north, and later Mapungubwe and Great Zimbabwe in southern Africa. Don't forget Africa's role in world history!

Key Vocabulary

CivilisationAn advanced society with cities, writing and government

PyramidA massive stone tomb built by ancient Egyptians

DemocracyGovernment by the people (invented in ancient Athens)

EmpireA group of countries controlled by one ruler

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