Greek Empire (jan 1, 800 BC – jan 1, 146 BC)
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The Greeks were able to develop a dominant civilization in the 8th century from strong city-states. They developed trade and unified a difficult government. They accomplished a strong democracy and made the Hippocratic Oath. In the Hellenistic period the Greeks declined due to being overthrown by the Romans, but their legacy carried on.
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