Great cultures thousands of years ago shaped the development of humanity. Egyptians, Romans, Greeks, and not to forget the Chinese, have all contributed to the progress that humanity has made since its existence, alongside many others. This encompasses not only factual and material advancements but also intellectual and cultural development. In our global environment today, traces of every culture can be found, and it is fascinating to explore the roots of various aspects of life. Contents include: How did people live in the past? An overview of the different great cultures - What experiences do we draw upon today? Who taught us what? and much more. 60 pages, with solutions.