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The Civilizations of Civilization III
Here’s a brief description of each of the 16 civilizations in the game, along with their unique units, the two technologies they begin the game with, the activities that garner them bonus points when pursued, and their leaders. The Americans: Led by Abraham Lincoln, the Americans are characterized as industrious and expansionistic. They begin the game with Pottery and Masonry, and their construction and exploratory endeavors come with bonuses. Their unique unit is the F-15 fighter plane. The Aztecs: Aggressive and religious, the Aztecs gain bonuses for their military and religious activities, and they begin the game with Warrior Code and Ceremonial Burial. Their leader is Montezuma, and their unique unit is the Jaguar warrior. The Babylonians: This civilization gains bonuses for scientific and religious activities and begins play with Bronze Working and Ceremonial Burial. Their leader is Hammurabi, and their unique unit is the Bowman. The Chinese: Under the leadership of Chairman Mao, the Chinese gain bonuses for activities that relate to their military and building strengths. They start the game with Warrior Code and Masonry, and their unique unit is the Rider. The Egyptians: Not surprisingly, the Egyptians begin the game with Masonry and Ceremonial Burial, which give them bonuses for religious and construction activities. The charismatic Cleopatra leads them, and their unique unit is the War Chariot. The English: It might seem like every civilization’s strengths lie in building and religion, but the English gain bonuses for exploration and commercial activities. Their unique unit is the Man O’ War warship, and the prim Elizabeth is their leader. They begin the game with Alphabet and Pottery. The French: Joan d’arc leads this civilization, which starts with Alphabet and Masonry and receives bonuses for commercial and building operations. Their unique unit is the Musketeer. The Germans: If you choose the Germans and lead them into the industrial age, you will be rewarded with their powerful unique unit, the Panzer tank. The Germans begin the game with Warrior Code and Bronze Working and receive bonuses for their scientific and military activities. Otto von Bismarck is their leader. The Greeks: Thanks to their advanced writing abilities, the Greeks receive Alphabet at the beginning of the game. They also receive Bronze Working, and their trade and science activities earn them bonuses. Alexander the Great is their leader, and their unique unit is the Hoplite, one of the first warriors in the world to fight in formation. The Indians: Gandhi may lead this civilization, but you’ll still be able to use its unique unit, the War Elephant, to attack your enemies. The Indians receive bonuses for their religious and trade activities, and they begin the game with Alphabet and Ceremonial Burial. The Iroquois: Before the Americans, the Iroquois occupied large tracts of North American land, engaging in combat with their unique unit, the Mounted Warrior. Their bonuses come with exploratory and religious activities, and they begin the game with Pottery and Ceremonial Burial. The Japanese: Tokugawa Takechiyo, who founded the Edo shogunate (which lasted from 1603 to 1867), is the leader of this civilization, whose unique unit is the Samurai. They start with The Wheel and Ceremonial Burial, and their bonuses come from military and religious activities. The Persians: Led by Xerxes, the Persians earn bonuses for scientific and construction activities and begin the game with Bronze Working and Masonry. Their unique unit is the Immortal, which was an elite warrior in the ancient Persian army. The Romans: Caesar leads this civilization, which starts with Warrior Code and Alphabet and receives bonuses for military and trade pursuits. Their unique unit is the Roman Legionnaire. The Russians: You’ll begin the game with Pottery and Bronze Working if you choose this civilization, which is led by Catherine the Great. They gain bonuses for scientific and exploratory actions and their unique unit is the Cossack, a mounted soldier. The Zulus: This civilization’s unique unit, the Impi, is the soldier introduced by the Zulus’ leader, Shaka Zulu, when he came to power in 1817. They begin the game with Warrior Code and Pottery, and they gain bonuses for military and exploratory activities. 
Six Ways to Win There are six ways to win Civilization III. Keep them in mind when you begin a new game, since your overall strategy should be dictated by the endgame you have in mind. (Is it apropos to think of Civilization III in chess terms? Of course. You should always plan your moves several turns ahead, or your enemies will get the best of you.)
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  Advanced civilizations can build a wonder of the world like this pyramid.  You start with somewhat humble beginnings.  Your advisors keep you in the know about neighboring civilizations. |
