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776 BCE
Olympic Games
The games were based on skills needed for survival. Games included javelin, running, wrestling and horseback riding. Winners were given crown of olive leaves. -
500 BCE
Athenian Democracy
Athenian Democracy was developed over decades. The assembly passed laws and voted. Everyone was allowed to vote. -
485 BCE
Euripides
Euripides produced 80-90 plays. He received less prizes than Aeschylus and Sophocles but was popular with Athenian audiences. -
474 BCE
Aeschylus
Aeschylus wrote a play about the Persian war. He wrote more than 80 plays and the Trilogy Oresteia. -
469 BCE
Socrates
Socrates was a famous philosopher. What we know about him today is from his student, Plato. He was interested in questions about how people should behave. He was the first to study ethics. -
445 BCE
Aristophanes
Aristophanes wrote plays and made fun statesmen. He was great at Athenian comedy. -
406 BCE
Sophocles
Sophocles wrote and acted in plays. His most famous play was the "Opeipus the King". He and Aeschylus competed against each other for roles in plays. -
334 BCE
Alexander the Great
Alexander the Great became king when his father was killed. He was very brave and a fearless fighter. He attacked Asia Minor and conquered it. -
331 BCE
Alexandria
Alexandria was one of the main cities of the Hellenistic Period. Alexandria was in Egypt but its cities were in the Greek style. The Alexandria library was an area for learning. -
323 BCE
Hellenistic Period
The Hellenistic Period was known as the time after Alexander the Great. Greek culture was very important to many people during this time.
