I would say that number one is Johannas Gutenberg. He invented the printing press with movable type. This was a groundbreaking invention, and without him, and the printing press, knowledge wouldn't have spread nearly as fast, and the world would be nothing like what it is today.
There are many people who could be considered the greatest mind in history. Albert Einstein is often considered one of the smartest, most influential men in history.
Adam Smith create the ideology of capitalism, which helped propel the Industrial Revolution, allowing for complete Western superiority in manufacturing. It has also resulted in the creation of trans-national corporations.
I could go on forever why it is important to study European history but I'll be short. You study European history because it is really important and interesting too. Europe is one of the most if the most important continent throughout the history of the world. A lot of discoveries and things have happened in Europe. Without Europe a lot of the world wouldn't have been discovered and we wouldn't have nearly as much knowledge as we do today without out it.
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As with any question of this sort, it's a matter of opinion. Try Mao Tse Tung, Confucius, Lao Tse.
Dr. Dre is considered to be the most influential producer in the history of rap music.
probably the French
Eclipse
The most influential teacher in Chinese history.
nuclear bomb
justin beiber
For example: Why the Xbox 360 is better than the PS3. (Or vice versa if you think PS3 is better) Or, Why (NAME) is the most influential Japanese person in history. (Or American history, or European history, or whatever.)
the most influencial person in history is Muhammad according to 'The 100: A Ranking of the Most Influential Persons in History' by 'Michael H. Hart'.
What artist from the 1960's is considered the greatest and most influential guitarists in Rock Music History? is it jimmi hendrix?
The Hittites
Neil Armstrong's moonwalking.
jacky chan