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Ideas, individuals, knowledge, religion and other factors have played major role in shaping the world and society as we know it today. Ideas such as democracy in ancient Greece helped create a template for future societies to follow. Individuals such as Alexander the Great, Genghis Kahn and Adolf Hitler changed the world with war and conquering all in sight. Knowledge has toppled dynasties, changed the way we view ourselves in the universe, leading to medical breakthroughs allowing for longer life and weapons for taking life. Religion has brought billions of individuals together with shared faith and belief, but is one of leading causes of war and discrimination throughout history. However, one of the biggest factors in changing the events of history is something not created by human kind. This factor has …show more content…

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