6th century BC

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Events:

Persians conquer Ancient Egypt, dominate eastern Mediterranean.
Ruin of the Kingdom of Judah and the destruction of the First Temple (586 B.C.), return of the Jews several decades later.
Buddha founds Buddhism in India. It became a major world religion.
Confucius formulates his ethical system of Confucianism which proved highly influential in China.

Significant persons:

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