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What are some of the most important events in world history?

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Birth of Confucius, birth of Genghis khan, birth of Jesus
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There are many events that can be considered important for different reasons and perspectives, but some of the most commonly cited ones are:

  1. The building of the Great Pyramids (3000 BC), which are among the oldest and largest structures ever made by humans¹.
  2. The first Olympiad in Greece (776 BC), which marked the beginning of a tradition of athletic competitions that still continues today¹.
  3. The foundation of Rome (753 BC), which led to the rise of one of the most influential civilizations in history¹.
  4. The Greeks defeated the Persians at the battle of Marathon (490 BC), which was a decisive victory for democracy and Western culture over tyranny and Eastern influence¹.
  5. The period of Aristotle and Plato (360 BC), which was a golden age of philosophy and science that shaped many aspects of Western thought¹.
  6. Egypt conquered by Alexander (332 BC), which was part of his campaign to create a vast empire that spread Greek culture across Asia and Africa¹.
  7. Alexander dies at Babylonia (323 BC), which resulted in the division of his empire among his generals and the emergence of new kingdoms such as Ptolemaic Egypt and Seleucid Syria¹.
  8. The birth of Jesus Christ (c. 4 BC), which is regarded by Christians as the incarnation of God and the founder of their faith².
  9. - The crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ (c. 30 AD), which are believed by Christians to be the fulfillment of prophecies and the basis for salvation².
  10. The Edict of Milan (313 AD), which granted religious tolerance to Christians in the Roman Empire after centuries of persecution².

These are just some examples. There are many more events that could be considered important depending on your interests, preferences, or criteria.

Choice is yours.

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