Who and What are the Most Important? A Look Back Could Help Us Go Forward.

Let's escape from the present and look into the past.

Who was the most important or influential person of all time? Some of the possibilities: Socrates, Julius Caesar, Jesus, Leonardo daVinci, Ben Franklin, George Washington, Abe Lincoln, Madame Curie, Hitler. Do some research and be prepared to tell us your WHO and WHY. Some sites to check:

https://wealthygorilla.com/most-influential-people/

https://historycollection.co/40-of-the-most-influential-people-of-all-time/40/
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What was the most important invention? A few years ago, there was a poll, and the printing press was chosen. However, many other nominations were: the combustion engine/automobile, telephone/telegraph, wheel, fire, computers, airplanes, internet. A few places to start your research:

https://www.livescience.com/33749-top-10-inventions-changed-world.html

https://bigthink.com/paul-ratner/top-20-greatest-inventions-of-all-time

https://www.history.com/news/11-innovations-that-changed-history

Be ready to tell us your WHAT and WHY.
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We can also discuss what was the most important period in human history if we have time. Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, Middle Ages, Crusades, Renaissance, Age of Exploration, Age of Enlightenment , Industrial Revolution, Contemporary Period (or some other time).

BE PREPARED TO TELL US YOUR WHO AND WHAT.

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