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Building one of the largest empires in ancient history and spreading Greek culture across many lands

Writing the famous ancient Greek stories The Iliad and The Odyssey

One of ancient Egypt’s most powerful pharaohs, famous for building huge temples and ruling for a very long time

Being a famous ancient philosopher who taught people to think deeply by asking smart questions

He is famous for leading a brave fight for freedom by enslaved people in ancient Rome.

A brave Gallic leader who united many tribes of Gaul to stand up to the Roman army led by Julius Caesar.