Ancient Greece

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  • Period: 3000 BCE to 1150 BCE

    The Bronze Age

    Many of the legends written by Homer happened during this period
  • Trojan War
    1184 BCE

    Trojan War

    The Greeks used a wooden horse to invade the city of Troy
  • Period: 1100 BCE to 800 BCE

    The Middle Period

    Also known as the dark ages. Culture in Greece declined (less art, communication). Greece was divided into city-states, separate units that governed themselves
  • Period: 801 BCE to 323 BCE

    The Classical Period

    The Golden Age of Greece. Democracy, drama, science, literature and other accomplishments reached their peaks. The city-states of Athens and Sparta thrived during this period
  • The First Olympic Games
    776 BCE

    The First Olympic Games

    Held in Olympia. The Greek Olympics had only one event. The men's 200 meter sprint