World History Vocab, Events and Important People

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Greek philosopher from Athens; foundational to Western logic and philosophy.

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Socrates

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Athenian philosopher of the Classical period, envisioned a civilization led by a philosopher-king.

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Plato

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Greek philosopher and polymath, student of Plato, rejected Plato's theory of forms.

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Aristotle

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King of England from 1509 to 1547, known for six marriages.

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King Henry VIII

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Ruled the Tsardom of Russia and later the Russian Empire; credited with modernizing Russia.

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Peter the Great

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King of France (1643-1715), known as the "Sun King"; pivotal in making France a dominant power in Europe and a leader in Arts and Sciences.

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Louis XIV

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Empress of Russia 1762-1769, the longest-ruling female leader.

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Catherine the Great

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French military leader and emperor who conquered much of Europe.

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Napoleon

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A mathematician, astronomer, geographer, and astrologer who wrote scientific treaties and believed Earth was the universe's center, accepted for centuries despite being incorrect.

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Ptolemy

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Renaissance mathematician and astronomer who placed the Sun at the center of the universe.

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Nicolaus Copernicus