... man could now work out solutions to their problems and record them. From about 1600BC Greek civilisation was starting to develop. The Greeks were ruled by Kings and Chiefs who lived in palaces and were buried surrounded by rich possessions in beehive shaped tombs cut into the hillside. From about 1200BC towns and villages were governed by councils of the most important men. Like Egyptians, Greeks no longer spent time gathering food and seeking shelter. Their craftsmen were busy. There were sailors, trades and merchants who kept records in a primitive type of writing. According to legend the first Olympic Games were held in 776BC. The Greeks also had time to spare for past times such as sport and music. Egyptians believed that events were caused by something caused beyond their senses and had some connections with spiritual beings. The Egyptians had many Gods. Like their primitive ancestors, the Egyptians ...

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