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Civilization Whose Names Were Changed In The Course Of World History by Racoon(op): 3:03pm On Sep 13, 2024
๐Ÿ. ๐Œ๐ž๐ฌ๐จ๐ฉ๐จ๐ญ๐š๐ฆ๐ข๐š ๐ญ๐จ ๐ˆ๐ซ๐š๐ช
Historical Background:
Mesopotamia, often referred to as the "Cradle of Civilization," is located between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, in what is now modern-day Iraq. It was home to some of the earliest human civilizations, including the Sumerians, Akkadians, Babylonians, and Assyrians.


The region was known for the development of writing, urbanization, and complex societies. Over time, the land became part of various empires, such as the Persian Empire and later the Islamic Caliphates.

The name "Iraq" began to be used in the 6th century during the Sassanid Empire, and it became the official name of the modern state after the fall of the Ottoman Empire in the early 20th century.

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Historical Background:
The Indus Valley Civilization was one of the world's earliest urban cultures, flourishing around 2600-1900 BCE in what is today Pakistan and northwest India. Known for its advanced cities like Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa, the civilization developed early forms of writing, architecture, and social organization.


After the decline of the Indus Valley Civilization, the region saw a series of empires and invasions, including the Maurya and Gupta Empires, and later the Islamic Caliphates. In 1947, following the end of British rule in India, the region became the independent state of Pakistan, a name that reflects the Islamic identity of the new nation.

๐Ÿ‘. ๐‘๐จ๐ฆ๐š๐ง ๐„๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ข๐ซ๐ž ๐ญ๐จ ๐ˆ๐ญ๐š๐ฅ๐ฒ
Historical Background:
The Roman Empire, which at its height in 117 AD encompassed much of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East, was one of the most powerful empires in history. The city of Rome was the heart of this empire, which left a lasting legacy on law, government, architecture, and language.


After the fall of the Western Roman Empire in 476 AD, the region fragmented into various kingdoms and states. The modern nation-state of Italy was unified in the 19th century, but the Roman legacy continues to be a significant part of its cultural heritage.

๐Ÿ’. ๐๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ๐ข๐š ๐ญ๐จ ๐ˆ๐ซ๐š๐ง
Historical Background:
Persia, known for its rich history of empires such as the Achaemenid, Parthian, and Sassanid, was one of the most significant ancient civilizations, contributing greatly to art, science, and governance.


The name "Persia" was used by Westerners for centuries, derived from "Pars," a region of the empire. However, the local name for the country has always been "Iran," meaning "Land of the Aryans."

In 1935, Reza Shah requested that the international community refer to the country as Iran, aligning the name with what its inhabitants had called it for millennia.
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Re: Civilization Whose Names Were Changed In The Course Of World History by Racoon(op): 3:21pm On Sep 13, 2024
"3.2 Basis of the Federation: "(1) Every Ethnic Nationality and People in Nigeria has an unconditional right to self-determination within here delineated territories.
Re: Civilization Whose Names Were Changed In The Course Of World History by Melagros(m): 3:22pm On Sep 13, 2024
COMRADES, Niger+Area =Nigeria
Ethiopia remains Ethiopia till date
Libya is still Libya till date
Re: Civilization Whose Names Were Changed In The Course Of World History by DevilsEqual(m): 3:23pm On Sep 13, 2024
cheesy

This is one of the reasons why i respect Egypt, Ethipia, Syria and Greece. They've managed to maintain the name and the territory from then to now

Egypt was never conquered at any point despite threatning expansive wars from Greece and Mongollia

Shame on Babylon and Assyria that werent strong enough to resist those world powers

The territories once occupied by Assyria and Babylonia are part of modern-day Iraq, Syria, Turkey, and Iran.
Re: Civilization Whose Names Were Changed In The Course Of World History by Ebubu: 3:26pm On Sep 13, 2024
No Nigeria
Re: Civilization Whose Names Were Changed In The Course Of World History by Ebubu: 3:26pm On Sep 13, 2024
Cameroon to Igbo
Re: Civilization Whose Names Were Changed In The Course Of World History by Racoon(op): 3:26pm On Sep 13, 2024
๐Ÿ‘. ๐‘๐จ๐ฆ๐š๐ง ๐„๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ข๐ซ๐ž ๐ญ๐จ ๐ˆ๐ญ๐š๐ฅ๐ฒ
Historical Background:
The Roman Empire, which at its height in 117 AD encompassed much of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East, was one of the most powerful empires in history. The city of Rome was the heart of this empire, which left a lasting legacy on law, government, architecture, and language.
Re: Civilization Whose Names Were Changed In The Course Of World History by Zonefree(m): 4:07pm On Sep 13, 2024
Ebubu:
No Nigeria
Learn not to bring useless name in sensitive discussion.
Re: Civilization Whose Names Were Changed In The Course Of World History by NwaNimo1(m): 5:14pm On Sep 13, 2024
Re: Civilization Whose Names Were Changed In The Course Of World History by ednut1(m): 5:15pm On Sep 13, 2024
Oyo empire, Benin empire, Sokoto Caliphate etc now Nigeria
Re: Civilization Whose Names Were Changed In The Course Of World History by iamoyindamola(m): 5:15pm On Sep 13, 2024
But Syria are more Persian than iran
Re: Civilization Whose Names Were Changed In The Course Of World History by Softmirror: 5:16pm On Sep 13, 2024
Racoon:
"3.2 Basis of the Federation: "(1) Every Ethnic Nationality and People in Nigeria has an unconditional right to self-determination within here delineated territories.
This is the actual essence of this thread. Forget anything else.
Re: Civilization Whose Names Were Changed In The Course Of World History by Klington: 5:17pm On Sep 13, 2024
huh
Re: Civilization Whose Names Were Changed In The Course Of World History by Pootle: 5:17pm On Sep 13, 2024
story the ppl in africa and other part of the world nkor
Re: Civilization Whose Names Were Changed In The Course Of World History by codemaniacs: 5:18pm On Sep 13, 2024
Bethlehem to Lagos and ouidah ( Judea ) in Benin republic
Re: Civilization Whose Names Were Changed In The Course Of World History by ednut1(m): 5:18pm On Sep 13, 2024
DevilsEqual:
cheesy

This is one of the reasons why i respect Egypt, Ethipia, Syria and Greece. They've managed to maintain the name and the territory from then to now

Egypt was never conquered at any point despite threatning expansive wars from Greece and Mongollia

Shame on Babylon and Assyria that werent strong enough to resist those world powers

The territories once occupied by Assyria and Babylonia are part of modern-day Iraq, Syria, Turkey, and Iran.
egypt was conquered and ruled by persians, Romans, arabs and later British . Dey play. Alexander the great also conquered it. There is literally a city named after him still existing - Alexandria
Re: Civilization Whose Names Were Changed In The Course Of World History by Almunjid:
Zonefree:
Learn not to bring useless name in sensitive discussion.
Why do you harbor such bitterness towards Nigeria? Your so-called Biafra, the region you claim to be from, is still part of Nigeria. You cannot love the mother and hate her child, or vice versa. So, why do you hate your own country so much? Is this hatred towards your birthplace something Kanu instilled in you?

Keep in mind that anything affecting Nigeria also impacts Biafra. Harming Nigeria indirectly harms Biafra, as the two are interconnected. It's important to recognize this "connection" and strive for unity, rather than division and animosity.


Peace!
Re: Civilization Whose Names Were Changed In The Course Of World History by tishbite42: 5:18pm On Sep 13, 2024
Nice one
Re: Civilization Whose Names Were Changed In The Course Of World History by Throwback: 5:19pm On Sep 13, 2024
DevilsEqual:
cheesy

This is one of the reasons why i respect Egypt, Ethipia, Syria and Greece. They've managed to maintain the name and the territory from then to now

Egypt was never conquered at any point despite threatning expansive wars from Greece and Mongollia

Shame on Babylon and Assyria that werent strong enough to resist those world powers

The territories once occupied by Assyria and Babylonia are part of modern-day Iraq, Syria, Turkey, and Iran.
You say Egypt was never conquered yet it was ruled by the Greek Ptolemy dynasty?

Egypt was never conquered, yet its inhabitants have changed from all sorts to the current Arab inhabitants?
Re: Civilization Whose Names Were Changed In The Course Of World History by KaLuCh: 5:19pm On Sep 13, 2024
Consider that all these civilizations were in the bible. Later person go say the Bible na fiction.

Racoon:
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Re: Civilization Whose Names Were Changed In The Course Of World History by SpatialKing(m): 5:19pm On Sep 13, 2024
Drug baron and Certificate forger to Tinubu
Re: Civilization Whose Names Were Changed In The Course Of World History by Ebubu: 5:19pm On Sep 13, 2024
Zonefree:
Learn not to bring useless name in sensitive discussion.
Does igbo mean tribe or weed undecided
Re: Civilization Whose Names Were Changed In The Course Of World History by SultanOfAbia: 5:19pm On Sep 13, 2024
South East buafra
Re: Civilization Whose Names Were Changed In The Course Of World History by Timoleon(m): 5:20pm On Sep 13, 2024
DevilsEqual:
cheesy

This is one of the reasons why i respect Egypt, Ethipia, Syria and Greece. They've managed to maintain the name and the territory from then to now

Egypt was never conquered at any point despite threatning expansive wars from Greece and Mongollia

Shame on Babylon and Assyria that werent strong enough to resist those world powers

The territories once occupied by Assyria and Babylonia are part of modern-day Iraq, Syria, Turkey, and Iran.
Alexandria is named after Alexandra the great. The Arabs also conquered Egypt. Egypt was also colonized by the British.
Re: Civilization Whose Names Were Changed In The Course Of World History by Timoleon(m): 5:21pm On Sep 13, 2024
Throwback:
You say Egypt was never conquered yet it was ruled by the Greek Ptolemy dynasty?

Egypt was never conquered, yet its inhabitants have changed from all sorts to the current Arab inhabitants?
Just point him in the right direction. No one knows it all.
Re: Civilization Whose Names Were Changed In The Course Of World History by free2ryhme: 5:21pm On Sep 13, 2024
Re: Civilization Whose Names Were Changed In The Course Of World History by Starboytwo(m): 5:22pm On Sep 13, 2024
Nice 1
Re: Civilization Whose Names Were Changed In The Course Of World History by opalu: 5:23pm On Sep 13, 2024
Ok
Re: Civilization Whose Names Were Changed In The Course Of World History by salem1996: 5:23pm On Sep 13, 2024
Zonefree:
Learn not to bring useless name in sensitive discussion.
Why you vex like this na grin grin grin
Re: Civilization Whose Names Were Changed In The Course Of World History by OkpaNsukkaisBae(m): 5:24pm On Sep 13, 2024
Carthage to Tunisia๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ณ
Re: Civilization Whose Names Were Changed In The Course Of World History by Iruah: 5:25pm On Sep 13, 2024
Amazing
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