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The first olympic game.
776bc: The first olimpic games is held. The olimpic games is held every 4 years. Games included wreseling,jumping, javelin, and chariot racing. A crown of olive leaves was rewarded to the winner. -
cornith
650bc to 580bc: The city state cornith was taken over by kypselos he made himself king. When kypselos died his son periander took over. -
Democracy starts in Athens.
508bc: Democracy begins in Athens. Democracy means " ruled by the peaple." The male citizens were given a chance to vote to decide who should rule. We still do this today. -
The "classical period"
500bc to 323bc was known as the classical period. At this time there was a great interest in arts, imagination, and buildings. -
salamis and marathon
490 to 480bc: The greeks defeat persia in the salamis and marathon war. This defeat keep the growing persian empire in check. -
Greek theatres
472bc: Greek theatres became famous in athens. Greeks found it entertaining to watch musicians, jugglers, and plays. -
philip the 2nd
338bc: philip the 2nd king of macedonia conquers greece. When he dies his son alexander the great takes over. -
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Ancient Greece
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the statue
432bc: A temple was built in honor of athena goddess of wisdom. A huge statue was built inside. -
rome conquers greece
Greece is conquered by rome.