Author Topic: Greatest Civilization (Read 9276 times)

Dragon Of Grief · « **on:** March 23, 2006, 06:54:41 pm »

In your opinion what was the greatest ancient civilization or empire? I would have to say the Mayans... I am most amazed and astonished with all they have accomplished. They helped developed modern mathematics.

Elizabeth Rose · « **Reply #1 on:** March 23, 2006, 06:55:58 pm »

Egyptians, because they were powerful, had Cleopatra, and developed cool stuff like math. Well, math is not cool but whatever. Plus "Egyptian" sounds so cool. Remind me of potato chips.

jesusofsuburbia · « **Reply #2 on:** March 23, 2006, 07:11:52 pm »

Greeks were geniuses.

I also admire the Mayans and the Aztecs quite a bit.

carterhawk · « **Reply #3 on:** March 23, 2006, 07:16:30 pm »

The romans just before the end. they ruled soo much of the world, and had so many modern advancements over other societies.

Gideon Brown · « **Reply #4 on:** March 23, 2006, 07:45:57 pm »

The Celts. Just look at Stonehenge. They were on to something, in my opinion.

Elizabeth Rose · « **Reply #5 on:** March 23, 2006, 07:52:01 pm »

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Hecks yes. Oh yeah. How could I forget them?

Gideon Brown · « **Reply #6 on:** March 23, 2006, 07:55:16 pm »

Well, it is true that they made larger, and much more impressive stone structures.

Elizabeth Rose · « **Reply #7 on:** March 23, 2006, 07:58:03 pm »

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Yes. And had the most prettyful land, even though that technically doesn't count for anything.

Gideon Brown · « **Reply #8 on:** March 23, 2006, 07:59:13 pm »

And they also developed astronomy...
Hey! Don't make me change my mind!!!

Dragon Of Grief · « **Reply #9 on:** March 24, 2006, 07:21:38 pm »

Lest not forget the Scandinavians... and no I am not just saying this because I am Scandinavian myself =p

Sure, they were barbarians, and pilleged, raped, and murdered thousands of innocent people, but you really have to admire their accomplishment in exploration.

ti89titanium · « **Reply #10 on:** March 24, 2006, 07:26:56 pm »

I would go with the Romans, Islam Empire and Ancient India.

garyfan · « **Reply #11 on:** March 25, 2006, 06:40:20 am »

I'd say the Egyptians or Greeks, during the Zhou Dynasty in China they invented many thing also.

spongebobnet · « **Reply #12 on:** March 25, 2006, 07:39:21 am »

incas
they were from my country
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and they accomplished many things

spongemonkey13 · « **Reply #13 on:** March 25, 2006, 08:54:51 am »

Romans or Greeks. They were around the longest.

Thomas · « **Reply #14 on:** March 27, 2006, 12:19:44 am »

The British Empire. We invaded America and many other continents!

Lil Loco · « **Reply #15 on:** March 27, 2006, 07:58:37 am »

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...and lost it.

sorry, i just couldnt resist.

Gideon Brown · « **Reply #16 on:** March 27, 2006, 08:24:10 am »

They technically didn't lose it. The British who invaded America decided to go against their Motherland... so really, they lost it to themselves...

Lil Loco · « **Reply #17 on:** March 27, 2006, 08:39:14 am »

they lost it to mixed immigrantz...pretty simple if you ask me.

anywayz, there'z alotta civilizationz that deserve some recognition...but the onez that stick out in my mind...

egyptians- they were one of the first highly developed civilizationz and could obviously design (pyramids).
greeks- they made alot of advances including developing one of the first types of democracy.
romans- pretty self-expanitory...the romans created one of the largest empires the world has ever seen.
russians- also created a vast empire, and became a force to contend with.
british- yea, i'm gonna give their just dues.

they also created a vast empire, and plus i know some cool people from there.
america- this shouldnt need an explanation from me...but yea, america iz one awesome superpower.

and...i dont feel like typing more right now.

Roger · « **Reply #18 on:** March 27, 2006, 02:15:28 pm »

I would have to say the Greeks. They made many advances in science and math that led to very advanced technology. It's amazing how well they did.

Also, in terms of conquest, the Macedonians (though technically Greeks, I put them in a seperate category) led by Alexander the Great were a very great civilization.

Also, the Phoenicians are often overlooked. They were incredibly brilliant traders and came up with a very modernized system of writing.

The Sumerians also need some credit for being the first to show evidence of a written language.

ti89titanium · « **Reply #19 on:** March 27, 2006, 02:20:01 pm »

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if you mean the empires, the Romans. Indian civilization was around much longer than those two in terms of development. Individual empires did not stay long, though.

Squiddy · « **Reply #20 on:** April 03, 2006, 04:42:14 pm »

Id have to say Greek. Just because they founded Philosophy, and advanced mathamatics even further.

Banana · « **Reply #21 on:** April 04, 2006, 03:14:32 pm »

The Scandinavians were badass. They were ruthless murderers who wouldn't take no for an answer and had many great adventures among the seven seas. Not that I advocate murder or anything. But. Still. They. Yes. And the lands they hailed from are now the present-day utopias of Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. They could kick the Roman's rears any day.

VulturEMaN · « **Reply #22 on:** April 04, 2006, 03:44:51 pm »

The islanders of Cyprus.

They were the first great shipbuilders, and helped to influence many other countries to travel and trade.

DiE HaRrD PuNk · « **Reply #23 on:** May 25, 2006, 04:00:01 pm »

we are still alot like britain but yet different..

Dragon Of Grief · « **Reply #24 on:** May 27, 2006, 04:42:12 pm »

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Ooooh yeah... back in the day we were quite nasty people weren't we :laugh:

VulturEMaN · « **Reply #25 on:** June 10, 2006, 08:26:37 pm »

Native Americans. Too many good reasons to list...

Sb129 · « **Reply #26 on:** June 11, 2006, 07:39:49 pm »

Germany......no they sucked in the past with Hitler & all.I hope no one got offeneded.
The Romans were cool & just becuase,the USA,we've invented alot of stuff.

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Author Topic: Greatest Civilization (Read 9276 times)

Dragon Of Grief

Elizabeth Rose

jesusofsuburbia

carterhawk

Gideon Brown

Elizabeth Rose

Gideon Brown

Elizabeth Rose

Gideon Brown

Dragon Of Grief

ti89titanium

garyfan

spongebobnet

Lil Loco

Gideon Brown

Lil Loco

ti89titanium

Banana

Dragon Of Grief

Sb129