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1000 BCE
city states were created
the first city states were Sparta Athens Olympia and Thebes around 1000-500 BC -
776 BCE
the first Olympics
the first Olympics has changed history for a lot of countries. the original sports people competed in were running, disc throwing, javelin throwing, and wrestling only the elite could participate in. -
750 BCE
Homer writes Lliad & Odyessy and other stories
Homer expanded a lot of greek literature especially Iilad and Odyessy. -
490 BCE
The Persian war starts
the Persian war or the battle of the Greeks and Persians was one of the most revolutionary war in not only Greece but the world entirely. -
470 BCE
Socrates is born
Socrates created the Socratic method and changed teaching styles forever. He focused his teaching on living a moral life. -
468 BCE
Sophocles popularizes plays
When Sophocles introduced plays (specifically drama) people loved it. these plays only the wealthy could afford. -
431 BCE
Peloponesian war begins between Sparta and Athens
these two fought for 27 years then finally the Spartans force Athens to retreat. -
336 BCE
Alexander the Great becomes king
Alexander the Great was a great military king and created a big and strong empire. -
333 BCE
Alexander the Great defeats Persians
Alexander was a great military king making a strong army to defeat the Persians. -
332 BCE
Alexander the Great conquers Egypt
Alexander conquers Egypt a year after defeating the Persians. he then widens Egypt almost reaching India. -
146 BCE
Rome takes over Greece
After Rome takes over Greece, Greece becomes part of the Roman empire.
