Students’ Questions about History Page 45

Cultural erasure is the systematic destruction of a group’s culture. It is often used as a tool of oppression and can lead to the loss of a group’s history, language, and traditions.

Alexander the Great was an ancient Macedonian ruler and one of history’s most renowned commanders. He conquered most of the world known to the ancient Greeks and created an empire that stretched from Greece to India.

Latin was the official language of the Roman Empire.

Alexander the Great was the son of Philip II and Olympias.

The Declaration of Independence is a statement of the principles on which the United States was founded. It declares that all people have certain inalienable rights, and that governments are created to protect those rights.

The English Civil War was a series of bloody battles fought in England from 1642 to 1651. In the end, the Parliamentarian army led by Oliver Cromwell defeated the Royalist army led by King Charles I, and England became a republic.

The main cause of the civil war was slavery.

The Roman Empire officially started in 27 BC when Augustus became the first emperor. However, the Roman Republic, which was the predecessor to the empire, started in 509 BC.

Different forms of entertainment media have shaped American culture and its values in various ways. For example, television has had a significant impact on American culture and values, as it has helped to shape public opinion and has influenced the way that people think about and understand the world around them. In addition, social media has also played a role in shaping American culture and values, as it has created a platform for people to share their thoughts and opinions on a variety of topics.

Sparta was known as a warrior society and for their strict military training.