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Lesson 7 of 84 · World History
Ancient Greece: Democracy and Philosophy
Ancient Greece contributed democracy, philosophy, theater, and the Olympics. Thinkers like Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle shaped Western thought for centuries.
Key Facts
1
Cause and effect explain why things happen.
2
Oral histories preserve community stories.
3
Primary sources come from the time of the event.
Timeline
1776
The Declaration of Independence is signed
1787
The U.S. Constitution is written
1791
The Bill of Rights is ratified
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2What tool puts events in order?